Chicago-filmed blockbuster 'The Vow' misses the mark

Although millions viewed on Valentine’s Day, many were left frustrated and disappointed

With Channing Tatum and Rachel McAdams as lead actors, "The Vow"—released Feb. 10—set high standards for itself, especially considering it was released near Valentine's Day and many were in desperate need of a love story. Despite the high anticipation, "The Vow" did not reach its high standards. The movie was frustrating and at some points quite confusing. Full story

Fun things to do before winter is over

With a questionable winter season, the lack of snow and waves of 50-degree weather should motivate Chicagoans to get up, go out and have fun on the town. And with a city that is constantly moving, there are many places to get the full winter experience, with or without the flurries. Full story

Steppenwolf's 'Time Stands Still' depicts photojournalists journey to Iraq and back

Watching "Time Stands Still" feels like re-living a period in life when one's reality resembles a perfect hell. After the trial is over—or in this case the play—one can appreciate the lessons learned but never during the actual experience. Full story

DePaul alum pursues creativity through jewelry line

For Julie Harris, 29, it is all about adornment. "I remember discovering my love for jewelry at a young age and I have my grandmother to thank for that," says Harris. "In fact, one of my fondest childhood memories was going to my grandmother's house and siting through her endless antique jewelry chest filled with estate and sidewalk sale pieces." Full story

Meet the jibarito

A Puerto Rican-inspired plantain sandwich calls Chicago home

Windy City citizens can draw a map using deep-dish pizza spots. Chicagoans stand at least 25 feet away from a ketchup packet when wielding a hot dog. Italian beef? Yeah, they all got a guy. The next lesson in Chicago food school is the jibarito (pronounced hee-bah-ree-toe), the Puerto Rican-inspired, Chicago-born plantain sandwich. Full story