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Mickey, Minnie Light Up Mag Mile

Mickey, Minnie Light Up Mag Mile

More than a million people traveled to Chicago on Saturday to see the 21st annual BMO Harris Bank Magnificent... Read »

Nov 17, 2012
Graham Elliot, L2O Gain Michelin Stars

Graham Elliot, L2O Gain Michelin Stars

Highly anticipated culinary guide released on Wednesday. Read »

Nov 14, 2012
Food Truck Proponents Sue City

Food Truck Proponents Sue City

Group seeks to loosen restrictions against food truck operators. Watch »

Nov 14, 2012
Chicago Photographer Steve Starr Dead at 65

Chicago Photographer Steve Starr Dead at 65

Well-known photographer collapses outside Drake Hotel. Watch »

Nov 13, 2012
Macy's Thanksgiving Floats on Display

Macy's Thanksgiving Floats on Display

Final preps are underway for the Macy's Parade. Here's a sneak-peak look at the new floats that will be... Watch »

Nov 20, 2012
New App Eases Holiday Shopping Stress

New App Eases Holiday Shopping Stress

A new app makes holiday shopping a whole lot easier. While it can't wrap your presents for you, it can help... Watch »

Nov 17, 2012
Revolution Brewing, Shedd Team Up for New Beer

Revolution Brewing, Shedd Team Up for New Beer

Harvest ale created using hops from Shedd's garden. Read »

Nov 13, 2012
DuPage Judge Orders Jenna Jameson to Pay Up

DuPage Judge Orders Jenna Jameson to Pay Up

Porn actress owes west suburban $92,000 for skipping theatre appearances. Read »

Nov 13, 2012
Hailo Cab Service Drives Into Chicago

Hailo Cab Service Drives Into Chicago

App helps consumers find cabs from their phones. Watch »

Nov 9, 2012

First Look: Burberry's Chicago Flagship Store

Company second-largest U.S. store opens on Michigan Avenue. View »

Nov 8, 2012
Conde Nast Ranks Chicago Top 3 City

Conde Nast Ranks Chicago Top 3 City

Reader survey lauds city's food scene. Read »

Nov 7, 2012
Exhibit Profiles the Women of War

Exhibit Profiles the Women of War

Pritzker Military Library aims to educate visitors of the role women played during the allied victory of World... Watch »

Nov 12, 2012

#ElectionGram: Chicago Votes

Check out your Instagram from all over the city tagged #chicagogram on Election Day. View »

Nov 7, 2012

Year in Review 2012: Red Carpet Fashion Highs & Lows

2012's been filled with red carpet rock stars and frumpy fashion faux pas. Find out where your favorite celeb... View »

Feb 4, 2013
Christmas Creeps Earlier This Year

Christmas Creeps Earlier This Year

A new poll found that 40 percent of consumers started their shopping weeks ago, with only 12 percent waiting... Watch »

Nov 8, 2012

Anna Fong's Spring 2013 Collection

Chicago designer inspired by Victorian Ages for newest collection. View »

Nov 8, 2012
Survey: Chicagoans to Spend More on Christmas Gifts

Survey: Chicagoans to Spend More on Christmas Gifts

Area consumers expected to spend 10 percent more. Read »

Nov 5, 2012

Best Dressed: Emily Blunt, Amy Adams and More

Hollywood's best dressed — from Emily Blunt to Jennifer Aniston to J. Lo — hit the red carpet this week. View »

Nov 2, 2012

Store Tour: Local Designers and Curated Home Goods at Joinery

Owner Angela Silva picks out her favorite fall finds at Williamsburg boutique, Joinery. View »

Oct 26, 2012

The New Minimalism

Fall's new minimalist looks are anything but plain. View »

Oct 23, 2012
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