Judy Hevrdejs

The Art of Pizza (2 forks) 3033 N. Ashland Ave. 773-327-5600 Hours: 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Sun.-Thurs.; 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Fri.- Sat. Credit cards: V, M Noise factor: Conversation friendly First...

They juggle all sorts of items, value teamwork and employ props to wow the crowds. Yes, that description certainly fits the "Dralion" wizards of Cirque du Soleil, who are beguiling...

MORNING Begin the day in Little Italy with an early breakfast (an omelet, sliced-off-the-bone ham, corned beef hash) at Sweet Maple Cafe (1339 W. Taylor St., 312-243-8908). Work off the...

We spend more than $23 billion a year on sweets, which was reason enough to head to the 5th Annual All Candy Expo at McCormick Place this week to check...

(4 forks) 9560 S. Kedzie Ave. Evergreen Park 708-636-8180 Hours: 11:30 a.m.-9:30 p.m. Mon-Thurs., 11:30 a.m.-10:30 p.m. Fri.-Sat., 12:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m. Sun. Credit cards: A, DC, M, V Noise factor:...

Illness has forced Ray Bradbury to cancel his Sunday morning appearance at the Printers Row Book Fair. The author of "The Martian Chronicles" and "Fahrenheit 451," among many other books,...

How advance ticket sales for "Van Gogh and Gauguin: The Studio of the South" art exhibition stack up against blockbusters such as Renoir and Degas remains to be seen. But...

The following are updated installments of the Friday sections World Eats column by Judy Hevrdejs, Margaret Sheridan and Monica Eng. SCANDINAVIAN FRUIT SOUP Savoring soup on a steamy summer day...

First off, they've never filmed a movie in Illinois with a Hollywood A-list that boasts 10 Oscars, including two each for Tom Hanks and Paul Newman and one for director...

MORNING The city's sunshine-deprived apartment dwellers milk great-weather days by heading to the lakefront. Kick off such a day with a.m. stop at the Gold Coast's Corner Bakery (312-787-1969) for...