The Illinois Supreme Court did Gov. Quinn a solid today, upholding the $31 billion construction bill and the series of taxes to fund it. more ›

Speaking strictly for ourselves, this has been one tame winter. Cabin fever? Not a problem; we've been going out nightly with simply some fleece and a windbreaker. more ›

Amid all the recent turnover at Sepia a few months back, seeing mixologist Peter Vestinos leave to become the on-staff cocktail guy at Wirtz Beverage Group (formerly known as Judge & Dolph) probably hit us harder than seeing chef Kendal Duque leave. Vestinos's tenure at Sepia was an unqualified success and his cocktails received raves from diners and critics alike. more ›

The Tribune reports today that Wirtz Beverage Group, which is best known locally as Judge & Dolph, Ltd., is in the final stages of purchasing Glazer's Distributors of Illinois. When the deal is finalized, Wirtz Beverage group will once again become the largest distributor of beer, wine and spirits in the state. more ›