As the Democratic National Convention takes place in Chicago after the sitting president suspended his re-election bid, comparisons between today and 1968 abound. A Northwestern professor explains their limits. 

While chicken Kyiv seems to mostly be a dish of the past, Milk Street has an updated version of the breaded, butter-filled chicken recipe for you to try and rediscover a classic.

Lucian returns to the hotel with Anish's brother, Virat, and they continue to search for news of Anish. Bella confronts a life-changing demand from her father. 

From open-air public markets to big national supermarkets, grocery stores have both tracked and influenced our diets and urban life. The Chicago area has had its share of homegrown companies, from Dominick's to Jewel and all the independents in between. 

Ellie is in custody as the government tries to determine who was responsible for a bomb that caused a disastrous sinkhole, while other protests break out with awful results. 

Simon's Tavern in Andersonville began life as a basement speakeasy during Prohibition but has been open legally for 90 years. It's only on its third owner, and retains its old-school charm.

As Leonard tries to find and reconcile with Daniel, the police begin to investigate the man to whom Daniel is in thrall after the death of a reclusive man. 

Claudine arrives to launch a perfume at the hotel, and provide some support to Bella, who is still debating whether to accept Cecil's request for a divorce. 

"Welcome to Tribuneville" by Klaus is a retro-futuristic cityscape consisting of unbuilt entries to the 1922 competition for a Tribune Tower design. The animated cartoon is on display at 150 Media Stream inside 150 N. Riverside. 

Robert attempts to project a strong front as he worries about the survival of his daughter in the collapse of a sinkhole that claimed many other lives. 

Rick Steves explores an otherworldly corner of Europe, American Masters takes on a comedic director, stars perform in a tribute to Bruce Springsteen, and more. 

The news kept coming this month. From major political stories to updates on the piping plovers at Montrose Beach, there was a lot to follow. Test your knowledge of July’s headlines in Chicago and the rest of the state with our monthly news quiz. 

Let your guests practice their math skills with soft pretzel numbers that they can then eat!

Try making a berry-flavored milk with your family. 

Food events in and around Chicago this August offer a diverse array of food and beverages, with events centered around garlic, sangria, Bloody Marys, and corn.