The 50 Best Sandwiches in Chicago

Our list of Chicago’s 50 best sandwiches, ranked in order of deliciousness

Obama's Power Problem

THE OBAMA WAY: Republicans may enjoy calling the president a typical Chicago politician. But Rick Perlstein argues that Obama isn’t Chicago enough—and that’s why he faces such a tough contest...

By Rick Perlstein

Karen Lewis, Street Fighter

Obstreperous, loud, and unscripted, the Chicago Teachers Union president led the city's public school teachers to strike against Rahm Emanuel’s reform agenda—and became a national figure...

By Ben Goldberger

Chicago’s Thriving Live Radio Plays

What’s behind the craze, and how they prevented a “Pottersville in the making”

By Catey Sullivan

Piano Prodigy Daniil Trifonov Debuts with the CSO

A celebrity before he could drive, the 21-year-old wunderkind plays Chicago three years after making Carnegie Hall

A Guide to Wheaton: Where to Eat, Shop, and Play

INSIDER’S GUIDE: The historic western suburb’s charming fall and winter festivities are just a 45-minute Metra ride from Chicago.

By Nina Kokotas Hahn

Five Best Things to Do in November

THE SHORTLIST: Five musts from our November culture calendar

By Matt Schur

How Well Do You Know Chicago?

Neil Steinberg's latest book, You Were Never in Chicago (out November 9), is a treasure trove of Windy City trivia. Think you know your hometown? Take our quiz inspired by the book!

By Jennifer Swann

The Hot List: 10 places everyone’s talking about and dining at in November in order of heat

Chicago’s most-buzzed-about restaurants this month

By Penny Pollack and Jeff Ruby

Ideas for Chicago’s Thanksgiving Parade

SKETCHBOOK: Among our cartoonist’s ideas—a Red Line construction float, seasonal depression kickoff float, and more

By Corinne Mucha

Why the Chicago Bulls Will Be Better Than You Think

BULLISH ON THE BULLS: Ignore the naysayers and take a Rose-y outlook on the upcoming season

By Noah Isackson

Holiday Fashion 2012

ENCHANTED EVENINGS: As the year’s most social season approaches, is your wardrobe in need of a refresh? Here’s your guide to looking fabulous at every occasion, from a swanky gala to a cozy...

By Heiji Choy Black

Sales Check

Store openings and deals in November

By Lena Singer

Artist Nick Cave’s Favorite Things

TRUTH SEEKER: The internationally-known tastemaker shares 10 stylish items

By Heiji Choy Black

Velvet: A Style Gold Mine For Men

Every guy has his soft side; let it show with a plush blazer or shoe

An Amateur Bartender Learns to Really Mix

SIR MIX-A-LOT: With the help of an expert mixologist, a casual tippler learns to become a jiggernaut

By Rod O’Connor

In the Raw, the North Shore’s New ‘Living Foods Café’

VEGAN: There's nary an animal product in sight, but it's a parade of fit folks

By Carly Boers

5 Questions For New Found Chef Nicole Pederson

After stints at Lula and C-House, her latest gig is at Amy Morton’s Evanston restaurant

By Penny Pollack

What’s New, What’s Coming, and What’s Cheap in Chicago Dining

Mezcalina, Sumi Robata Bar, and Kai Zan

By Carly Boers, Jeff Ruby, and Joanne Trestrail

Stephanie Izard's Little Goat Is a Big-Time Diner

Her small breakfast and lunch spot supersizes with a coffee shop, bread store, bar, and more

By Penny Pollack

Best Hotels for the 2012 Holidays

It seems like everyone you know is descending upon Chicago this year—and they all need a place to stay. Here are ten recommendations.

By Nina Kokotas Hahn

Baby Talk

The third pregnancy may not have been the charm—but once she got here, infant Abigail sure was.

By Jeff Ruby

An Honest Look at Abe Lincoln From Steven Spielberg

Daniel Day-Lewis captures Lincoln's (high-pitched) voice in the much-anticipated historical drama

By Roth Cornet