Judy Marcus

Children play in the water at Crown Fountain in Millennium Park in Chicago on June 15, 2018.

Commentary: Charge people to put their faces on Crown Fountain and let the money flow in

July 8, 2019 at 4:41 p.m.

Newly elected Mayor Lori Lightfoot is talking about raising taxes on Chicago's already overtaxed citizens. Officials in former Mayor Rahm Emanuel's administration said the city's projected budget shortfall would top...

Lily Tomlin, left, and Jane Fonda co-star in Netflix's "Grace and Frankie."

What Bill O’Reilly allegedly did was awful. A tiny part of me wishes it would happen to me.

May 11, 2019 at 9:01 a.m.

According to Perquita Burgess, one of the women who accused former Fox News host Bill O'Reilly of sexual harassment, he called her "hot chocolate," said "looking good, there, girl" to...

What to say this time of year: "Merry Christmas" or "Happy Holidays"?

Merry Christmas vs. Happy holidays: A non-Christian weighs in

May 11, 2019 at 8:46 a.m.

First of all, readers, please excuse me, a non-Christian, for being so presumptuous as to tell Christians (and others) how to greet people during the holiday season. The debate over...

White privilege exists: The time a cop let me go because I was white

May 11, 2019 at 8:30 a.m.

Some perfectly nice but very naive white people still don't believe white privilege exists. I'm a white woman, and I know differently. Let me tell you about the time a...

In Madison, a bountiful, top-rated farmers market does not disappoint

August 23, 2019 at 3:56 p.m.

MADISON, Wis. — Driving six hours round trip for a one-day visit to a farmers market might seem foolish, especially when there are plenty of decent ones in the Chicago...

In Madison, a bountiful, top-rated farmers market does not disappoint

May 10, 2019 at 2:28 a.m.

MADISON, Wis. — Driving six hours round trip for a one-day visit to a farmers market might seem foolish, especially when there are plenty of decent ones in the Chicago...

Consuming too many food studies leaves a bad taste

August 19, 2019 at 7:07 a.m.

Coffee is now good for you. According to a research study, it may help prevent Type 2 diabetes, Parkinson's, stroke and dementia as well as help you live a little...

Consuming too many food studies leaves a bad taste

May 14, 2019 at 3:10 a.m.

Coffee is now good for you. According to a research study, it may help prevent Type 2 diabetes, Parkinson's, stroke and dementia as well as help you live a little...

The bakeries: Yums among the crumbs

May 13, 2019 at 9:00 p.m.

Alliance Bakery: 1736 W. Division St., 773-278-0366. Quaint meets hipster. This tiny storefront bakery delivers yummy renditions of classic delights. We're talking perennial favorites such as lemon scones, almond croissants,...

A trailer out of trash

August 21, 2021 at 7:58 p.m.

Longing to go grocery shopping by bicycle instead of a car but can't figure out how to get your haul home? Chicago Cargo Bike and Trailer Co. makes bike trailers...

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