Remembering Hazel Barr, Doyenne of Chicago Society
The "Duchess of DuPage," who spent decades raising money for the Service Club, died today at 89.
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How a New Trier Student Became an Internationally Known Ethical Hacker
"Bug bounties" from companies and federal agencies are helping pay his way to Stanford.
What's Going On at the DuSable Museum?
An exodus of high-profile board members has brought attention on the Hyde Park institution. According to the president, the problem boils down to one thing: money.
How Chicago Celebrated the Royal Wedding at the British Consul's Place
Counsul General John Saville hosted a fete to see Northwestern grad and Suits actress Meghan Markle marry Prince Harry.
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The Personalized Celebrity Shout-out
Investors in Chicago Cut Steakhouse Are Suing Its Owners
The high-end restaurant brought on a lot of high-profile investors, got a lot of A-list customers (including Oprah), and got the foot traffic to match. But some investors say they're...
J.B. Pritzker Got His Victory Party Going With Springsteen, Chips, and Power Players
It wasn't quite a party fit for a billionaire, but a billionaire doesn't need canapes to pack a ballroom with boldface names, especially when he's the frontrunner for governor.
After 'Ali,' Jonathan Eig Tackles An Even Bigger Subject: Martin Luther King, Jr.
The Chicago journalist, fresh off awards for his huge biography of Muhammad Ali (and while working with Morgan Freeman and Ken Burns to adapt it), has signed on with FSG...
How Athena Farmakis Went From Luvabull to Judicial Candidate
She’s worked high-profile murder cases at 26th and Cal, but it was her college job that prepped her for her toughest audience.
Chicago Party Aunt Opens Up on Dive Bars, Dibs, and 'Sweet, Sweet Tommy Skilling'
In an intimate interview, the anonymous local Twitter star talks about her busy life and big dreams in "the greatest city in the world, sweetie."