Are the Chicago School Closings Really Targeted at Certain Races? By Whet Moser A look the geography of race and population change in several school districts in Chicago. Read more
Avec Review (Updated): These Simple, Seasonal Small Plates Stay Great Ten years on, the Near West Side spot still serves exciting food—but the wine list could use an update. Read more
Will You Get Enough Beer at the Chicago Beer Festival? By Emmet Sullivan Someone just had to go and get the Illinois Liquor Board involved. Read more
Who Is Bo Jackson? By Harry Sawyers Jackson will throw out the first pitch of the Sox season opener on Monday. Shouldn't Bo be a name every Chicagoan knows? Read more
Should the Cubs Erect a Giant Video Screen at Wrigley? By Emmet Sullivan The rumors of erecting a Jumbotron at the Friendly Confines are back. Read more
Courtright’s Review (Updated): A Contemporary Classic in Willow Springs The American restaurant with a sophisticated seasonal menu maintains its reliable quality year after year. Read more
See the Creative Renaissance of Black Independent Filmmaking By Jessica Nikolich The L.A. Rebellion Film Series kicks off in Chicago tonight. Read more
There’s a Reason Why Urban Decay’s Naked Palette Has a Cult-Like Following By Lynn Okura Bey The shades in this eye shadow line belong among the cult classics of cosmetics. Read more
You Can't Stop Cleetus Friedman By Penny Pollack and Graham Meyer After closing City Provisions, he took a head-chef job at Fountainhead and reached the finals to host Check, Please! Read more
Are Jennifer Aniston and Senator Mark Kirk Friends? By Amanda Sims The movie star wishes the Illinois senator a speedy recovery. Read more