What Exactly Will Spike Lee Satirize in Chi-Raq? By Whet Moser Is it the gangs? The city? Everyone? Read more
Empirical Brewery Goes Experimental with Its Taproom By Peter Ranvestel and Carrie Schedler Test your tasting skills—the bartenders will ask for your feedback on some in-development beer recipes. Read more
What to Eat and Drink in Chicago This Week By Carrie Schedler Introduce yourself to Balkan wines and score some chef-caliber kitchen supplies. Read more
This Downers Grove House Comes with a Hangar By Adrienne Hurst A house that solves the age-old #firstworldproblem: Where do I park my airplane? Read more
Three Local Artists Respond to the Black Lives Matter Movement By Tomi Obaro Musician David Boykin, poet Phillip B. Williams, and artist Pauline Kochanski add their voices to the national conversation this fall. Read more
How High-Art Institutions Are Making a Grab at Millennials By Matt Pollock As theaters, museums, and the opera bleed young viewership, some Chicago venues are getting crafty with their programming. Read more
Tweet’s Stellar Service Makes It a Brunchtime Star By Carly Boers It may be the best spot in the city if you happen to have kids in tow. Read more
The Best Design Sales and Events This Week in Chicago By Helena Kim Accessories from Bret L. Taylor Design, Paramour Bungalow’s moving sale, and more Read more
Spike Lee Responds to Chi-Raq Trailer Criticism By Emmet Sullivan The director released a video addressing some complaints about his new movie. Read more
