Samantha Nelson

Best-selling author writes thrillers, but says he’s still a big wimp

May 10, 2019 at 5:04 p.m.

When Kevin O'Brien was growing up in Glencoe, he loved watching scary TV shows and movies, including "Alfred Hitchcock Presents" and "The Twilight Zone," which scared him so much he...

Weekend: Eat. Drink. Do.

June 16, 2018 at 4:43 p.m.

A hot dog cookoff, pet-friendly fun and more weekend things to do in Chicago, July 31-Aug. 2. EAT Old Irving Park Beer & BBQ Challenge St. Viator School & Parish...

A craft beer showdown, an alley party and more things to do in Chicago on Thursday, July 30. EATChappellet Wine DinnerPinstripes435 E. Illinois St. 312-527-3010A four-course dinner featuring pairings from...

Lollapalooza after party guide

June 17, 2018 at 4:10 a.m.

Even if you're not going to the fest, you can get your music fix thanks to venues throughout the city hosting visiting talent for Lollapalooza after parties. These six will...

Meet local authors Under the Awning

May 8, 2019 at 11:07 a.m.

Some stores take advantage of the summer weather by hosting sidewalk sales, but Forest Park's Centuries & Sleuths Bookstore uses its outdoor space to connect readers with local writers through...

Lollapalooza food and drink specials

June 15, 2018 at 12:08 p.m.

Whether you couldn't afford the tickets, procrastinated until they sold out or just don't like fighting crowds to get to the next stage, you won't be among the 300,000 people...

Tuesday: Eat. Drink. Do.

June 15, 2018 at 12:14 p.m.

A Big Star bourbon release party, a play about a potato-powered time machine and more things to do in Chicago on Tuesday, July 28. EAT Peru's Independence Day Menu Tanta...

Monday: Eat. Drink. Do.

June 16, 2018 at 4:33 p.m.

A backyard barbeque, storytelling over gyros and more things to do in Chicago on Monday, July 27. EAT Omakase Dinner Ramen-San 59 W. Hubbard St. 312-377-9950 A six-course dinner highlighting...

45 new sculptures invade Oakton College

May 23, 2019 at 4:24 a.m.

This summer, 45 new works have settled in among Oakton Community College's sculpture park and taken over the school's Koehnline Museum of Art this summer. Sculpture Invasion, which runs through...

Weekend: Eat. Drink. Do.

June 15, 2018 at 12:31 p.m.

National Tequila Day, Randolph Street Market and more weekend things to do in Chicago, July 24-26. EAT Patio Pig Roast County Barbeque 1352 W. Taylor St. 312-929-2528 Chef Michael Kornick...

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Best-selling author writes thrillers, but says he’s still a big wimp

Weekend: Eat. Drink. Do.

Thursday: Eat. Drink. Do.

Lollapalooza after party guide

Meet local authors Under the Awning

Lollapalooza food and drink specials

Tuesday: Eat. Drink. Do.

Monday: Eat. Drink. Do.

45 new sculptures invade Oakton College

Weekend: Eat. Drink. Do.