ARIES (March 21-April 19): Greek philosopher Socrates declared, “The unexamined life is not worth living.” That extreme statement is a foundational idea of Western philosophy. It’s hard to do! To be ...

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Lost Pizza Legend Reopens In Andersonville Long-dormant Great Lake Pizza has had a soft opening in Andersonville, on Berwyn east of Clark, Reddit users enthuse. “Sign in the window but no hours listed ...

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Smoque Defends Its Trademark Turf Against Weber The recently released Weber Smoque is “a pellet smoker that costs $799 or $999, depending on the size.” Barry Sorkin, “owner and pitmaster behind ...

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Dove’s Deluxe Dinner Returns Wicker Park diner Dove’s Luncheonette brings its deluxe dinner back, featuring five courses “loaded with peak produce,” including: spring peas with chilled smoked ...

Sotheby’s Selling Ferris Bueller’s Sweater Vest The sweater vest worn by Matthew Broderick, one of the most recognizable artifacts of John Hughes’ 1985 “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off,” is being auctioned ...

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DINING & DRINKING Daley Plaza Farmers Market Opens Today The city and DCASE announce today’s return of Chicago’s longest-running farmers market, featuring dozens of local merchants offering fresh ...