Look what's popping up at Taste
The Fourth of July has come and gone, but this year's Taste of Chicago starts July 11 and runs through July 15. New this year, a booth located just south of Jackson Boulevard on the east side of...
View ArticleThe other anorexics
Rob hated to run. But he hated to stop even more.That's when his disparaging inner voice, the one that had belittled him since seventh grade, would emerge. If he didn't keep going, it said, he was...
View ArticleNew 'Boss' art salutes Chicago history
Starz gives another nod to Chicago history with the key art for Season 2 of its political drama "Boss." In the image, Chicago Mayor Tom Kane (Kelsey Grammar) holds an iron hook--no, this isn't a...
View ArticleMugged in Lincoln Park
Remember when you were 16 and had your driver's permit and you stole your mom's car and decided to go 65 mph on a residential street and you crashed into a mailbox or a stop sign or some equally...
View ArticleAsian carp taste-test
You've heard a lot about Asian carp, the annoying fish mongrel beast that has invaded our waters and punched countless doe-eyed children in their gorgeous little tummies. Well, Dirk Fuscik of Dirk's...
View ArticleWindy City Burlesque Fest shakes it up
So, you're asking, where can you go to make these hot nights even hotter? Our suggestion: Head to the third annual Windy City Burlesque Fest, where more than 90 female and male artists-including 60...
View ArticleTake a break from missionary
My boyfriend and I have a great sex life and both feel satisfied. But, we always have sex in the same position (missionary, him on top). Like always. Every time. For the last five years. What's an...
View ArticleIt's the return of middle-city mania
Chicago is one of only three actual cities in America. You know its two siblings: The oldest is a hotshot businessman of some kind on Wall Street; the youngest is a glamorous movie star out in...
View ArticleThursday: Eat. Drink. Do.
EATBeachwear welcomeCastaways Bar & Grill, 1603 N. Lake Shore Drive 773-281-1200Step out onto the boathouse rooftop to celebrate National Grilling Month with beach-friendly specialties including a...
View ArticleLet's play 'ball!
The flashing lights, dinging sounds and tiny silver ball of a pinball machine used to lure gamers into corner bars. Now, a "Golden Tee" golf game sits in its place. But could pinball bounce back and...
View ArticleWomen's health care benefits begin
LOS ANGELES (KTLA) -- Starting Wednesday, millions of women will be eligible for new health benefits under President Obama's Affordable Health Care Act. All new health insurance plans in the United...
View ArticleSkip the line at busy bars
Being blessed with a city full of nightlife destinations comes with its price: Friday and Saturday nights can mean waiting around for a table or bar stool, if you get in at all. But with a few minor...
View ArticleYour cheat sheet to being a man
Men's magazines are always telling guys to be "alpha males," some sort of super-being who rocks thousand-dollar double-monk loafers while dating models and cultivating shredded abs. It isn't the most...
View ArticleThursday: Eat. Drink. Do.
EATMarket fresh (Free!)Daley Plaza, 50 W. Washington St. 312-744-3316Watch "Top Chef" Season 9 runner-up Sarah Grueneberg (Spiaggia), Season 3 runner-up Dale Levitski (Frog 'N' Snail) and Telegraph...
View ArticlePlay the Olympic drinking game
Displays of united patriotism are few in bars these days. Instead, we spend most of our time yelling at one another over whose alma mater reigns for the night. But those in need of a hearty "USA!" pub...
View ArticleLolla road closures begin
In advance of Lollapalooza, the city has announced street closures for before, during and after the annual festival.Here are the closures so far:>> Balbo from Lake Shore Drive to Columbus...
View ArticleIllinois shines in London Games
Athletes are forged into legends at the Olympics-and sometimes they just get a nice pat on the back. Either way, if you didn't know these young Illinois athletes making their mark in London before...
View ArticleDangerous waters
This summer, one of the hottest in Chicago history, has dealt some deadly consequences to swimmers seeking refuge from the heat.Since mid-June, 12 people have drowned to death in Illinois and...
View ArticleAdvice: Is being too tall a turnoff?
I'm tall-maybe 6-feet, 2-inches-but regardless it is noticeable when I fly. So, this can affect who looks at me to date in reality. What do you think is too short for me to pursue because women get...
View ArticleYum: Belgian frites at Backwoods
Review: Backwoods3335 N. Halsted St. 773-935-9663 (enter on Buckingham Place)Rating: !!! (out of 4) Off to a good startWhen it comes to late-night eats, tacos do the job and pizza by the slice hits...
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