Ok, let’s do a deep dive into the best areas and neighborhoods in Chicago: 13 Best Neighborhoods & Areas to Stay in Chicago The center of downtown Chicago is known as “the Loop.” All train lines meet and form a “loop” in this part of the city, hence the name. The Chicago ...
There are so many plates spinning now but it's a good thing. It means Chicago is thriving in brand new ways with lots of new restaurants opening, new events and so much more.Phil Stefaniis bringing back his much lovedTavern on Rushto the Thompson hotel this summer;La Grande BoucherieandL...
Thank you, Chicago! In October, we were able to disburse modest grants to asylum seekers Wendy, Mayra, Carla, and Yandè, our former teachers at the shelter, now in the U.S., to help them survive while awaiting asylum and work permits. Granting Asylum In November, we rallied around ...
Christmas Eve in Miller’s Point. (Tyler Taormina) No Other Land. (Rachel Szor, Hamdan Ballal, Yuval Abraham & Basel Adra) Drive-Away Dolls. (Ethan Coen) Soundtrack to a Coup d’État. (Johan Grimonprez) May December. (Todd Haynes) ...
In February 2025, the tragic death of 24-year-old transgender man Sam Nordquist shocked communities nationwide. Originally from Minnesota, Sam traveled to New York in September 2024 to meet an online girlfriend, intending to return home after two weeks. He decide to stay, ...
During my 20+ years in this industry I got to meet a veritable “Who’s Who” in the club of mineral dealers. Mostly lovely people, enjoying this fine hobby. Some of them retired school teachers and professors, some ex-geologists, mixed in with some plain ol’ capitalist merchants. Indeed...
Similarly,National Louis University– a nonprofit four-year college based inChicago– is partnering with my nonprofit organization,Propel America, to blaze an even more ambitious trail, working to develop multiplecredential-through-bachelor's degree pathwaysthat offer a viable career ladder for ...
Seafood Gallery in Singapore, Peameal Bacon Sandwiches at Paddington’s Pump in Toronto, and a Seafood Platter in Blue Fish on Sydney Harbour. You meet so many fabulous people in these cities who are only too happy to talk to you and tell you the best places to go. You just have to ...
He says it’s a good way to meet girls. “Alice’s movie career is progressing nicely. She got to wear clothes in her last flick — a garter belt. She also got a speaking part — all moans. It’s not Shakespeare but it’s a start. “Jonathan flunked out of another college. The...
It’s also an Election Day tradition for candidates to meet up at Manny’s before election results come in. “If you’ve ever run for office before, you’ve been to Manny’s,” said Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias, adding he comes other days of the year, too, for...