I was groped on Michigan Avenue; Trump gives me reason to talk about it
He was wearing pink headphones. I remember, because it was a detail I noted for the police report I never filed. The man had groped me, reaching underneath my skirt...
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How to politely cancel plans so you can watch the World Series
Q: You and a friend made plans weeks ago. Your friend isn't a sports fan. Now, something unpredictable but tempting — say, the Cubs play their first World Series game...
Patients find hope in immunotherapy treatment for cancer
Still in shock after learning she had cancer during a routine doctor's visit, Joann Fox barely took in what physicians said. Radiation and chemotherapy were mentioned as options, but one...
Foods to avoid before flying
Making a quick food decision in an airport can haunt you a few hours later on a flight. Some foods can wreck your digestive system. There is never a good...
The challenges of dating with OCD
The thoughts repeat in your head — your date is bored. You picked a terrible restaurant. And what if she has an STI? That's a sliver of what it can...
Cubs fans barter ‘Hamilton’ tickets, pinball machines for Wrigley seats
What would you trade for a Cubs ticket? Chicagoans are willing to barter everything from a pinball machine to the other prized ticket in this city — a seat to...
How to resist cravings with ‘urge surfing’ technique
Cravings can feel like something we can't tame. Think, for example, what happens if someone tells you not to think about pink elephants. Your brain goes right into wondering, "Any...
How to buy a steak
Grilling season, we're convinced, is not over. And if you need to bundle up in a sweater to step out to your grill, you might as well make sure you're...
How to buy an international plane ticket
Searching for a flight to Vietnam recently, I sifted through about 10 open tabs and wondered what I was missing. Do international airlines let you cancel within 24 hours, as...
Three’s company: Singles and their coupled pals share apartments
When someone's significant other stays over at a shared apartment night after night, it can cause a roommate rift. But some see opportunity rather than inconvenience, easily transitioning into a...