The Two-Minute Guide to NBA All-Star Weekend
How to enjoy the extravaganza descending upon Chicago — even if you’re not going to the game
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Notes From a Compulsive Eavesdropper
The author spent three days listening in on conversations around the Loop. Here’s what he learned.
50 Years Ago, Female Bartenders Became Legal in Chicago
A cringeworthy court transcript sheds light on a long-held bastion of sexism in the city.
Remembering Chicago's Greatest Party-Crasher
Getting to know the most social guy nobody invited to the party
Candace Jordan
The Tribune social columnist and ex-model, 65, on living in the Playboy Mansion, aging gracefully, and more
A Terrifying Interview About Lake Michigan
Water levels are nearing a record high, and Chicago may be even more vulnerable than other Great Lakes cities, says author Dan Egan.
Make Your Workout Greener at These Chicago Gyms and Studios
Resolved to boost your fitness — and shrink your ecological footprint? Do both at these spots.
When Ron May Ruled Chicago's Tech Scene
Two decades ago, at the peak of the dot-com boom, one internet impresario had all the city’s startup world in his sweaty grip.
Life and Death on the Streets
Lloyd DeGrane has spent the past few years photographing the homeless in downtown Chicago, shedding light on remarkable stories of hardship, survival, and compassion.
Can Illinois and Michigan Ever Be Friends?
Our city doesn’t just drain the Great Lakes State’s college graduates: It takes over its entire western coast all summer.