The Top 5 Things to Do in Chicago This Week See Janeane Garofalo, tour the Palmer House, and watch the Joffrey tackle its next 19th century Russian ballet. Read more
Three Openings and Three Tidbits of Chicago Dining News This Week By Kaitlyn Jakola, Graham Meyer, and Penny Pollack Meatloaf lollipops? Count us in. Read more
Will the United States Turn Into Illinois? By Whet Moser If the federal government defaults, that's the best-case scenario. Read more
Nine Legendary Ideas That Began in Chicago By Kaitlyn Jakola This city gave birth to the skyscraper, the baby monitor, open-heart surgery, and even the Twinkie. Read more
Six Breakthrough Innovations Designed in Chicago By Tomi Obaro A handbag that charges a phone, bike shorts that fix erectile dysfunction—seriously—and more new local inventions. Read more
Eight Ridiculous Local TV Ads Starring Chicago Athletes By Jack Cassidy Don't ask why. Just watch. Read more
This Real Estate Market Hasn't Slammed on the Brakes (Yet) By Dennis Rodkin A recent home sales slowdown is normal for this time of year. We're coasting into fall—but that could change abruptly if the government lets interest rates spike. Read more
Blu Dot's Collection With Fab.com Is Fab By Alice Oglethorpe This modern, well-priced brand has a special line available online only. Read more
Lars Peter Hansen: The Forgotten Nobel Prize Winner By Whet Moser The University of Chicago economist's award for scary math gets overshadowed by his famous peers. Read more
Hit Two Excellent Pop-Up Markets at Millennium Park By Lynn Okura Bey Fashion Focus Chicago brings unique vendors to town for a chance to score stylish American-made men's clothing, local jewelry, and more. Read more
