Cindy Dampier

Large-scale contemporary artwork dominates the approach to the front desk in the lobby of the new 21c Museum Hotel in River North.

Chicago is the biggest city yet for hotel chain 21c Museum Hotels — and its curator isn’t afraid to be provocative

February 12, 2020 at 4:38 p.m.

"We ask people to question the big things, the pillars of society," says Adia Sykes, directing her gaze around an art-filled, white-walled space with floor-to-ceiling windows that face the expressway-bound...

Rev. Run and his wife, Justine Simmons, have starred in multiple reality TV shows, including "Rev. Run's Sunday Suppers," shot in their Saddle River, NJ home.

Just in time for Valentine’s Day, Rev Run and Justine Simmons talk old-school love, and why you need it

February 3, 2020 at 5:44 p.m.

February is almost here: cold, dark and full of overly commercialized romance. But for every couple spending a cozy cuffing season, or declaring their love in the form of heart-shaped...

Just in time for Valentine’s Day, Rev Run and Justine Simmons are headed to Naperville to talk old-school love, and why you need it

January 30, 2020 at 10:26 p.m.

February is almost here: cold, dark and full of overly commercialized romance. But for every couple spending a cozy cuffing season, or declaring their love in the form of heart-shaped...

What’s hot, what’s not, and why the new home design trends are Chicago-friendly

January 27, 2020 at 8:10 p.m.

Remember when you couldn't wait to paint the living room Millennial Pink? As 2020 gets underway and the annual itch to refresh our spaces hits, that color might not be...

Taking a break from tech can free up time for things like family board game night.

24 hours, no screens. Could you give up tech for one day each week?

January 17, 2020 at 3:44 p.m.

I recently mentioned to an Uber driver that I was thinking of trying a whole-house day off from tech. At first he seemed impressed by my lofty goal. Then we...

Dogs are great at begging for treats — just make sure they don't accidentally munch on cannabis products.

More dogs falling prey to THC poisoning. Vets say legal marijuana is a key factor.

January 14, 2020 at 4:18 p.m.

When was the last time your dog swiped a little food that didn't belong to him? Remember the sandwich your sister set down on the coffee table? The batch of...

Say no to the new you: Why opting out of resolutions is the real game changer

January 9, 2020 at 5:47 p.m.

It's the third day of 2020. A new year, a new decade — and the old me is still hanging around. She's not as fit as she should be. Her...

Multitasking may seem like a standard part of parenting, but an absence of free time can seriously impact a parent's health and well-being.

Free time for parents: Chicago author Rachel Bertsche maps a plan to grab your life back, in just 20 minutes

December 27, 2019 at 6:00 a.m.

The holidays are over (barely), so it's time for a little self-congratulation: You got the gifts, you did the decorating, you entertained the family, you attended the winter concert, you...

Lab technician Betty Humber, left, and Dr. Jeremiah Stamler, director of heart research with the Chicago Board of Health, conduct a glucose test on June 12, 1967, at the Civic Center in Chicago.

At age 100, the father of preventive medicine is still going strong — as living proof that he was right all along

December 26, 2019 at 2:18 p.m.

Dr. Jeremiah Stamler has a little problem at work. You know the kind: that checklist item that you can't quite seem to check, the one part of the big project...

The holidays might provide an unexpected opportunity to reach out to a victim of domestic violence who feels alone.

Pass the potatoes — and stop talking down to your wife. What to do if you spot signs of domestic abuse at your family’s holiday gathering.

December 20, 2019 at 6:44 p.m.

The winter holiday season has plenty of traditions: decorations, music, gifts, family outings. But for advocates who work with victims of domestic violence, the predictable rhythms of the season take...

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