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Kusanya Cafe is the kind of place where you can get a cup of coffee, check out the community board, print a school paper or simply jump on the internet. You'll see people huddled together over papers strewn across the wood tables or someone walking in simply to say hello to the small staff. Because the nonprofit cafe roasts its own coffee on-site in small batches, don't hesitate to order that lavender iced latte ($3.49) or a plain cup of coffee. The breakfast and lunch menu is lush with references to famous musicians, like the Lupe Tabasco breakfast sandwich ($2.29). It features a thin egg patty, with melted cheese and Sriracha on ciabatta, and you can add sausage, spinach and tomato for an extra charge. The cozy and brightly lit environment is exactly where you want to catch up on some work or meet up with friends. 825 W. 69th St., 773-675-4758, <a href="http://www.kusanyacafe.org/">kusanyacafe.org</a> — Grace Wong

Unlimited coffee, fancy toast and plenty of whiskey at Little Toasted

July 2, 2019 at 3:59 p.m.

Slightly Toasted, the West Loop restaurant that specializes in whiskey, coffee, toast and beer, expands its Chicago footprint today with the opening of its new sister spot, Little Toasted. The...

Makeup hacks that keep your face and products clean

May 12, 2019 at 11:29 p.m.

Forget diamonds, makeup is a girl's best friend. Lipstick, mascara and highlighter are always there for us when we are in need so we should return the favor by being...

The weather is warmer, but it doesn't freeze the dress code policy.

How to approach co-workers who break dress code policies during summer

June 3, 2018 at 6:42 a.m.

Q: Some men and women in the office are adjusting to the warmer weather by disregarding dress code policies. How do you tell a co-worker what she is wearing isn't...

Lily Holtane rides in an Uber car in Wilmette in June. "For emergencies and sports, it is easy, and she doesn't need to have money on her. She can get in and get out, which is a plus for me," says Natalie Boscia, Lily's mother.

Why parents put faith in Uber, Lyft

June 3, 2018 at 11:17 a.m.

The smartphone has spawned a world in which we depend on convenience and put trust in technology, which could explain why parents are so willing to let their kids use...

Festival 56 in Princeton: Small town brings in big theater

July 2, 2019 at 4:28 p.m.

Princeton, two hours southwest of Chicago by Amtrak, is so small that they recognize outsiders, and ask, "How long have you lived here? I don't remember seeing you before." Its...

Nick Cave has been singing about mortality for decades, and he's really good at it. Whether the narratives are biblical or pulpy, the victims innocents or death row convicts, the circumstances comprehensible or cruelly random, Cave's songs are on intimate terms with the infinite ways a life can be extinguished. And yet, "Skeleton Tree", his latest album with his estimable band, the Bad Seeds, is a relatively concise song cycle shadowed by death that feels different than all the rest. <a href="http://www.chicagotribune.com/entertainment/music/kot/sc-music-nick-cave-skeleton-tree-ent-0916-20160916-column.html" target="_blank">Read the full review.</a>

Carole King’s ‘Tapestry’ hits select Chicago theaters July 11

July 1, 2019 at 5:05 a.m.

One year ago July, music legend Carole King performed in front of 65,000 devoted fans at the British Summer Time Hyde Park in London performing "Tapestry" in its entirety for...

Snapchat now allows exact location sharing. Should you freak out?

June 3, 2018 at 12:26 p.m.

A recent Snapchat update shook users of the social media app when it started sharing their exact locations. Snapchat's buzz about the update said, "Snapchatters on iOS and Android globally...

Jane Lynch appeals to Gov. Rauner on behalf of elephants

May 23, 2019 at 11:25 a.m.

We know Jane Lynch as an Emmy-winning actress, host, comedian and singer. But she also happens to be an advocate for elephants. The Illinois native approached governor Bruce Rauner, urging...

Shedd Aquarium aids rescue of Beluga whale in Canada

December 17, 2018 at 5:00 p.m.

Two weeks ago, a young Beluga whale went for a swim and lost its way. But because whales don't have Google Maps, this calf needed a rescue effort that involved...

How Chicago influenced John Mulaney’s ‘Comeback Kid’

December 17, 2018 at 5:01 p.m.

John Mulaney is a storyteller and a funny one, with an approach that relies on intelligence and life experience to make people laugh, not only at his jokes but also...

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