Local Eclectic's Alexis Nido-Russo Shares Her Favorite Things By Jenny Berg The e-commerce guru, jewelry designer, and ace gardener reveals a few of her treasured items. Read more
Lush Cosmetics Opens Bigger Digs on Michigan Avenue By Jenny Berg Plus, Nordstrom has a major sale—and a Korean beauty pop-up—and the Fashion Outlets are eyeing expansion Read more
Why We Love Chicago: Bill Kurtis & the Billy Goat By Bill Kurtis It attracts tourists, too, but if you go at the right times, it still feels like a local headquarters. Read more
Why We Love Chicago: Rocky Wirtz & Palace Grill By Rocky Wirtz Everything around it has changed, but the Palace Grill stays the same. Read more
Why We Love Chicago: The Empty Bottle By Dan Hyman Killer cocktail attire brings a dose of glam to a few storied local spots. Read more
Why We Love Chicago: Toni Preckwinkle & Valois Restaurant By Toni Preckwinkle You see everybody from panhandlers to the president of the Hyde Park Bank to Barack Obama. Read more
Why We Love Chicago: Margie's Candies By Ted C. Fishman It brings childhood rushing back on a wave of cherry-topped whipped cream like no other ice-cream parlor in the city. Read more
This New-to-Chicago French Facial Promises an Instant Facelift By Jenny Berg Plus, a love-themed market, boots at a steal, and colorful accessories for men Read more
Best Couples Massages for Valentine's Day (or Just to Treat Yourself) By Nicole Schnitzler From romantic getaways, to fitness-focused packages, to a Galentine's splurge, here are our picks. Read more
Choreographer Kevin Iega Jeff Shares His Favorite Things By Jenny Berg The dancer and coconut oil devotee gives us a peek at a few of his personal treasures. Read more