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River North’s Sunda has exotic yet cozy vibe and hearty Asian offerings

December 23, 2018 at 2:09 p.m.

Sunda 110 W. Illinois St., Chicago Who eats: Mostly businesspeople, some casual diners. Why eat: Off the beaten path of bustling River North, Sunda provides an exotic yet comfortable atmosphere...

Industrialist Robert Pritzker dies

August 23, 2021 at 2:03 a.m.

Robert Pritzker, a billionaire industrialist and one of three brothers who built the Pritzker family's business empire, died Thursday in Chicago after a long battle with Parkinson's disease. He was...

Office Space: Beto Barrera, Access Living

August 23, 2021 at 1:56 a.m.

As a community organizer, Beto Barrera's job is to motivate others. So the manager of community development at Access Living in Chicago surrounds himself with photos and posters that inspire...

Orbitz losing online travel agent war

August 23, 2021 at 1:06 a.m.

As online travel agents go, Orbitz Worldwide (OWW) is jet-lagged. The Chicago-based company carries a much larger debt than its competitors, Expedia (EXPE) and Priceline (PCLN), which have little to...

Helpful staff awaits in Italian Village’s tucked-away cellar

June 18, 2018 at 1:30 a.m.

Neighborhood: Loop Who eats: A mix of businesspeople and casual diners, because of its location near Chicago's financial and theater districts. Why eat: The basement setting provides an escape from...

Helpful staff awaits in Italian Village’s tucked-away cellar

August 23, 2021 at 1:10 a.m.

Neighborhood: Loop Who eats: A mix of businesspeople and casual diners, because of its location near Chicago's financial and theater districts. Why eat: The basement setting provides an escape from...

When home warranties are worth it

June 18, 2018 at 1:46 a.m.

Owning a house can be a scary proposition, especially if you're mechanically challenged like the Problem Solver.I'm convinced that every creak and crackle in my 100-year-old home is either a...

New gym memberships — make sure it’s a good fit

June 18, 2018 at 1:40 a.m.

Even under the best of circumstances, with ample restraint, the holidays can be cruel to your waistline.In November and December, the Problem Solver dined on succulent hams, a deep-fried turkey,...

Keep ho-ho-holiday travel troubles at bay

April 6, 2019 at 3:09 a.m.

Ah, the joys of flying over the holidays. Long lines, full-body scans, frisky TSA pat-downs and — for those of you traveling with small children — all-too-frequent meltdowns. Don't you...

Illinois company recalls 72,000 pounds of Bumble Bee chicken salad

August 22, 2021 at 11:35 p.m.

An Illinois food manufacturing company on Sunday announced a voluntary recall of 72,000 pounds of Bumble Bee chicken salad after receiving customer complaints of hard plastic found in the food....

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