Shelbie Lynn Bostedt

Former Obama staffer and ‘Pod Save America’ co-host Tommy Vietor talks civic engagement on a local level

May 9, 2019 at 1:11 p.m.

On election night 2016, two Obama speechwriters and one former spokesman watched results roll in—results that made it clear Donald Trump, not Hillary Clinton as they had expected, would be...

Big Idea Awards winner XO Marshmallow talks storefront cafe and s’mores tacos

May 9, 2019 at 1:10 p.m.

When news of Chicago's first marshmallow cafe broke earlier this year, everybody with a sweet tooth collectively went insane. Before XO Marshmallow (6977 N. Sheridan Rd.) came into existence as...

Big Idea Awards winner Safe Socks looks to increase child abuse awareness

May 9, 2019 at 1:10 p.m.

Talking about child abuse is uncomfortable for everybody, but for a child who is being hurt behind closed doors, it's a necessity. Safe Socks, winner of the Community Involvement and...

Tea time: Where to enjoy afternoon tea in Chicago

May 23, 2019 at 7:37 a.m.

Coffee is an everyday staple—nay, a necessity—but tea is a beverage made for rest and relaxation. You may typically brew a pot at home, but there are ways to get...

Chicago festivals this weekend: Apple Fest, Oktoberfest and Artoberfest

May 20, 2019 at 10:20 p.m.

If you needed any other confirmation that autumn has officially touched down in Chicago, look no further than this weekend in festivals. From Apple Fest ringing in the flavors of...

Registration is open now for the AIDS Run and Walk Chicago.

Get moving and fight stigma with AIDS Run and Walk Chicago

May 9, 2019 at 1:10 p.m.

If you're going to get sweaty, out of breath and generally uncomfortable, why not do it for a good cause? The AIDS Foundation of Chicago is hosting its annual run...

Store manager Dominic Loise in the Open Books space Monday July 13, 2015 in Chicago's West Loop.

Do good this week with Open Books

May 9, 2019 at 1:10 p.m.

Imagine every student in Chicago having access to books and the skills to enjoy them. That's the vision of Open Books, an organization that provides literacy and reading assistance, as...

The Doce Vampiro cocktail at La Sirena Clandestina.

Drink your way around the globe without leaving Chicago

May 23, 2019 at 7:37 a.m.

We don't all have the privilege to traverse the globe on our whims and fancies, but these bars in Chicago offer a way to make it feel like you're a...

The self-care app Aloe aims to help prevent burnout by reminding users to take breaks to drink water, eat lunch and even use the bathroom.

Self-care app aims to break the cycle of burnout

June 2, 2018 at 2:31 p.m.

It's 3 p.m. Your eyes are growing tired, your legs have gone numb from your uncomfortable office chair and your stomach is growling. You've somehow made it through the majority...

Chicago festivals this weekend: Hyde Park Jazz, Edgewater Arts Festival, Chicago Gourmet

May 20, 2019 at 10:19 p.m.

A plethora of learning, music, beer and good food awaits Chicago this weekend. Jazz enthusiasts and art lovers alike will find something exciting in store. Chicago Gourmet When: Through Sept....

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