Sean Lewis

CHICAGO — The man charged in the murder of 11-year-old Jayden Perkins pleaded not guilty on Monday morning. Crosetti Brand, 37, is facing several charges, including first-degree murder, after he wa…

Each time we step on-location for a photo session, we need to make the best of the scenery and decide which type of lighting to use to capture our shots. Whether we choose to shoot with natural or ambient light, or otherwise add flash, there’s no wrong or right answer. Whichever path we choose, however, requires that we apply solid techniques to get the best results. On a recent shoot at what could best be described as a “budget studio,” we put this idea to the test. In a space that left a bit to be desired, we used both natural light vs flash setups to transform the scenery and capture pro-quality portraits. In this article, we’ll show you our natural and flash photography lighting setups and let you decide which one worked best for the location.

CHICAGO — In a big city known for big ideas on architecture, it’s sometimes the smaller ideas that can help reinvent. The latest exhibit at the Chicago Architecture Center gives us the …

It's very fitting that Marina's Bistro and Rum Bar, located at 4554 North Magnolia Avenue in Uptown, will debut its brunch on Mother's Day.

WGN’s Sean Lewis debuts the “Startender” Series on the Weekend Morning News on Saturday, April 20, with a signature margarita from Nobody’s Darling, located at 1744 West Bal…

CHICAGO — In the city’s Englewood neighborhood Saturday, it was time for spring cleaning. Whether it was sanding, panting, raking or cooking, all could be seen or heard at the Greater Englewo…

JP Karliak knows how to use his voice. Karliak is an American voice actor and comedian, known for voicing a variety of characters in animated movies and TV shows. But he also uses his voice as an a…

Chef Juan Ramirez had a couple “food needs” to address while living in Chicago.

Tasting deVine in Wheaton is about to celebrate 25 years in business. It opened in June 1999 and serves local wine and beer options in a tasting room in downtown Wheaton, at 127 West Front Street. …

CALUMET CITY, Ill. — It was a story Kevin Seeley had heard before. While growing up, Seeley would listen to his grandmother, Dee, talk about the murder of 18-year-old Karen Snider in Calumet City.