Chicken that lives up to its name at Crisp (photo by Joseph Storch)
If you're planning a July 4th picnic this weekend, chances are fried chicken will show up on the menu.
Fried chicken picnic advice for the 4th
Jun. 30, 2010
Album review: Eminem, "Recovery"
Jun. 30, 2010
Eminem, "Recovery" (Aftermath/Interscope) Rating: 1.5/4
Coming from a guy who consistently whines about or rails against anyone who dares to criticize or “down” him, the most notable lines on the sixth major-label album from self-constructed hip-hop boogieman Eminem find him agreeing with those of us bored silly by his last few releases. “Them last two albums didn’t count,” he raps. “‘Encore’ I was on drugs/‘Relapse’ I was flushing them out/I’ve come to make it up to you now.” But given that confession—the most honest of many on “Recovery”—why should we believe him?
True, Marshall Mathers seems to have rededicated himself to spitting out sometimes unbelievably complicated rhymes at double- and triple-time; all the poisons he ingested seem to have left that agile tongue undamaged.
Why morning star Eric Ferguson feels lucky to be alive
Jun. 30, 2010
Four months after experiencing a health scare that nearly killed him, Chicago radio morning star Eric Ferguson says his latest checkup showed "everything's great." But he might not have been so lucky if he hadn't acted when he did.
A last farewell to Kiddieland
Jun. 29, 2010
Something You Should Eat: Gelato from Freddy's Pizza
Jun. 29, 2010There are few places like Freddy's Pizza left. A true neighborhood gem, this cozy, family-run grocery store and deli is a must-stop if you're ever passing through Cicero (or stuck on the Eisenhower). I love their savory items, but even more so, this time of year it's all about their Italian ice and homemade gelato. You'll have to try at least two flavors, since the decisions are painfully difficult. After you wolf down some pizza or arancini, be sure to save room for dessert!
Analysis: What's behind the Attorney General's investigation of Lollapalooza?
Jun. 29, 2010
Jam Productions co-founder Arny Granat with Illinois Attorney General
Lisa Madigan at the Obama inauguration festivities
Exit interview: Why Bob Reed went to work for Pat Quinn
Jun. 29, 2010
After 18 months as chief spokesman for Gov. Pat Quinn, veteran Chicago reporter Bob Reed is ready to return to the sunnier side of journalism. As much as he enjoyed having what he calls "a front-row seat to the wildest and biggest political drama in Illinois' history," he seems even happier to resume the life of a private citizen.
Reed surprised colleagues in December 2008 when he accepted Quinn's offer to become the lieutenant governor's communications director.