As both candidates battle down to the wire, and as Americans wait for the results to come in, Carol Felsenthal rounds up the most interesting—and amusing—Chicago-related political stories... Read more
Readers ask questions, and our real estate expert answers. This week, a reader named Joe from West Loop asks when his home will be worth what he paid for it six years ago. Read more
All eyes are on Ohio—but I'm interested in my home state, which has been polling in favor of Obama, who's got an 80 percent chance of winning. He looks like the favorite, but to win he'll have to maintain 2008's unlikely voting patterns. Read more
Looking for Thanksgiving inspiration that transcends the usual turkey/stuffing/marshmallowed yam tradition? There will be all manner of culinary muses in Michigan this weekend at the 5th annual Grand Rapids International Wine, Beer & Food Festival... Read more
