The Fish Guy, Bill Dugan, Announces His Chef for Wellfleet

By Penny Pollack, Graham Meyer, and Carly Boers

A Pretty Kettle of Fish
The always-effusive Bill Dugan, a.k.a. the Fish Guy, announced his chef for Wellfleet, the restaurant that will share space with his fish market beginning in January... Read more

Gangs and Politicians: Prisoner Shuffle

By David Bernstein and Noah Isackson

For some state lawmakers, supporting prisoners' requests for transfers can be a routine constituent service—or a valuable trump card. PLUS: Prime movers—ten Illinois legislators who logged the most recorded inquiries on behalf of prisoners—and the gang members they've helped Read more

Things to Do This Winter in Chicago: 10 Restaurants That Will Warm Your Spirits

By Penny Pollack and Jeff Ruby

THE COZY LIST: Roaring fireplaces, rustic vibes, and hearty menus make these restaurants our top picks Read more

An Orange Moon’s New Home, Mart Sample Sale, Holiday Shopping Events

By Bradley Lincoln

Bust out the brilliantine and lint-roll the sharkskin, cats, because tomorrow night Lynne and Ty McDaniel are having a stomp-the-floor party to celebrate the opening of An Orange Moon’s new Wicker Park perch at 2418 West North Avenue... Read more

Trenchermen Taps WD-50 Veteran for Beverage Director

By Penny Pollack, Graham Meyer, and Carly Boers

Four Questions for Tona Palomino
Palomino met Michael Sheerin in 2000 on the line at Jean Georges in New York. They’ve stayed connected ever since... Read more

Top 5 Things to Do This Week

Your agenda for the days ahead: One man, decades of battle at Court Theatre . . . a jazz up-and-comer with a famous last name returns to Chicago . . . what to hear in place of Tune-Yards’ sold-out shows . . . plus, playwright Seth Bockley’s weekend plans and free stuff Read more

Fall’s Best Week Yet

What to do this week: The days are getting shorter, but the stuff to do just keeps getting better. Highlights include Old Town School of Folk Music’s theatrical debut, Laurie Anderson at the Chicago Humanities Festival, and Lucinda Williams in the burbs … plus, weekend plans from the MCA’s Naomi Beckwith and where to see Jolie Holland for free Read more

What's Coming and What's Cheap in Chicago Dining

By Joanne Trestrail, Carly Boers, and Penny Pollack

Vera, Yusho, and Market Bistro at Fox & Obel Read more

2nd Street Bistro Now Open in Highland Park

By Penny Pollack, Graham Meyer, and Carly Boers

(North) Shore Fire
With M, Benjamin, and two cupcake shops already opened in the past year, suburb-of-the-moment Highland Park added 2nd Street Bistro... Read more

Will Guzzardi: 24, Ivy League-Educated, and Running Against Joe Berrios's Daughter

By Carol Felsenthal

Guzzardi, a 2009 graduate of Brown University with a major in comparative literature, announced in August that he’s running in the Democratic primary for state rep of the 39th District. Read more

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