Elizabeth Holmes, a name now synonymous with fraud and even sociopathy, is back thanks to Nathan Fielder and Lance Oppenheim's critically acclaimed documentary on the convicted fraudster titled "You Can See Everything." For 34 days leading up to her prison sentence, Holmes, or Liz as she wa…
Dear Candid Candace: Well, it’s holiday time again this year. And although special, it seems like there’s always a little something that goes sideways. We have two adult (ish) kids in their early 20’s. Instead of a traditional Christmas with presents under the tree, we’ve suggested making a …
An incredible amount of effort has been put in by all the candidates. True for the winners as well as those who did not come out on top. The commitment to run for office is substantial. Time away from family, time away from regular jobs, and significant financial burden are but a few of the …
Dear Candid Candace: Now that the election signs are coming down and the campaign commercials have (hopefully) gone away, what's your take on America's political obsession? Do you think we're more divided than ever, or do we just need to spend less time arguing on social media and more time …
Witty, modern, and hilariously relatable, Steppenwolf Theatre’s Adirondack Chair Circle, lays bare our deepest thoughts on having controversial books in grade-school libraries. After attending a school board meeting herself, playwright Stephanie Alison Walker explores all points of view thro…
Tuesday, Nov. 3, is almost upon us. Election Day. As they say at the start of the Indy 500, ladies and gentlemen, start your engines! We should probably add to that, “and hold on tight.”
Dear Candid Candace: Like every year, folks around here are fixated upon adult party plans which include the opportunity to dress scantily and imbibe heavily. This year, there are even competing adult parties within the neighborhood. It seems to me that this holiday has spiraled out of contr…
Finally, at long last, the two combatants for the World Series have been finalized. It will be the Milwaukee Brewers taking on the Tampa Bay Rays, in what should be a classic battle between two squads that have proven all season long that they are among the very best.
1) The Milwaukee Brewers: Awesome baseball story. The low-budget team sweeps the high-budget team (Los Angeles Dodgers). Love it! I typically root against any team trying to “buy” a championship by overspending and trying to hoard all the superstars on one team. The Milwaukee fans have nev…
First, it should be mentioned that October, along with June, is statistically the most popular month for weddings. So right now is a busy time indeed for Chicago churches, hotels, event spaces, restaurant banquet rooms, and wherever else weddings may be held.
Angel Reese: Got to admit, even thoughI really don’t like her, she has proven to be the goods on the basketball court. She has helped to lead her team, the AtlantaDream,to the WNBA finals, averaging over 20 points and 10 rebounds a game. As a coach myself, I always respected the players who …
Time to look ahead. Coming Sunday, Oct. 11, is yet another battle with our friends from just to the north, the Green Bay Packers. It is the oldest rivalry in all of the National Football League, dating back 105 years to a game in 1921.
Ask Candid Candace receives a lot of questions I can't answer so I turned to some pros I know for help. I'm a big fan of tips from the experts. Lord knows I need all the help I can get. I'm not good at housecleaning, cooking, flower arranging and a myriad of other things so I thought well, m…
One of Chicago’s most significant and popular events, our very own Chicago Marathon, is nearly upon us. Approximately 50,000 runners will head out on Sunday, Oct. 11, in a spectacle of humanity that–if you haven’t seen it—you definitely should make it a point to.
One show is high-level intensity, the other like comfort food, and still one more that takes silly comedy to anew low—but still entertaining—level.
As fall settles into the Midwest, Chicagoans like me begin craving a peaceful escape from the city. Luckily, just a short drive away, La Crosse and Beloit, Wisconsin, offer the perfect mix of natural beauty and small-town charm.
Dear readers: I am resharing my very first Ask Candid Candace which was published April 28, 2021. This advice still holds true. Enjoy!
Most Chicagoans think of of Chicago’s Riverwalk as mainly a summer excursion. Which of course it is, and enjoyed by many locals as well as tourists. But based on past experience, and from a few recent late September weekends, autumn— and particularly October—is one of the best times to take…
Dear Candid Candace: It's only September, and my suburban neighbors are already planning their Halloween costumes, cocktail parties and competing neighborhood extravaganzas. Is it just me, or A) are these Halloween plans too soon and B) has it become more about the adults than the children? …
They show up along with other groups and other volunteers, all ready to help, but these ladies are truly unique. (A few men have joined the group over the years.) They are not just “a cut above,” but a couple of huge slices above all the other groups that volunteer.
In week one of the NFL season, the Chicago Bears were the toast of the league, scoring a whopping and record-setting 59 points in their opening game victory over Carolina. The offense looked dominant; Caleb Williams looked like a player who had come of age, and maybe even an MVP candidate.
There are some missed opportunities you can shrug off. Then there are the ones that keep nagging at you. For me, the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art is one of those.
There are many problems with college sports these days. Specifically, at least of late, with college football.
Dear Candid Candace: Am I safe with AI? It seems like AI is everywhere these days, on our phones, computers and just about everywhere else. Honestly, I'm not sure whether to embrace it or hide all my devices in a drawer.
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Everyone knows where and what they were doing when this nightmare called 9/11 happened. My husband Chuck was getting ready for work and I was on the computer, watching TV when those horrible images appeared. I had the TV on mute so all I saw were flames coming out of one of the Towers. I tur…
It seems these days that the Chicago Cubs’ new superstar, center fielder Pete Crow Armstrong, can do just about anything.
