In the midst of a nationwide childhood obesity epidemic, Chicago-area schools are getting smarter about what to feed students—thanks in part to increased parental involvement and a shove from new federal guidelines. What's on your kid's tray? Read more
Self-help with Scarlett; a South Side soprano gets Bach; puppets, squid, and other items for May Read more
The perfect fit for booming Logan Square: a shop that encourages emerging local designers and aims to inspire a crop of new ones. Read more
With for-sale signs staying around longer, and prices flattening—and even dipping in a few spots—Chicago’s hot-and-heavy real-estate market has entered a dreaded new phase: normalcy Read more