Best of Chicago
Go where the Aperol spritzes are fizzier, the prom dresses are frillier, and the story times are fiercer. It’s all here in this guide to the 161 best ways to get the most out of the city and suburbs.
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White Sox Bullpen Coach Critiques Ceremonial First Pitches
Photo: Courtesy of Chicago White Sox When a ceremonial first pitch by a White Sox employee beaned the team photographer, the video went viral. Weeks later, an underhand throw by a White Sox Volunteer Corps member popped straight up … and made a beeline for the same photographer. Bullpen coach Curt Hasler breaks down where … Read more
Meet the Willy Wonka of the Northwest Burbs
Andrew Taylor, head of innovation at the ingredient developer Tate & Lyle, on creating stealthily healthier processed foods
Should the White Sox Leave Chicago?
The Sox haven’t outdrawn the Cubs since 1992 — even in 2005, when they won the World Series. Would they thrive in their own market?
The Cubs Made All the Right Moves
The team entered 2019 with a flawed roster and handcuffed by their payroll. But by the end of July, they’d set themselves up to win the NL Central.
The System Has Never Worked
In his new book, social worker Jonathan Foiles argues that policy change and clinical practice go hand-in-hand.
The Lost Hours of Melissa Lorraine
Two years ago, the Theatre Y cofounder survived a sexual assault in a car she thought was her Uber. With the perpetrator still out there, she had to find a different kind of closure.
A Downstate Illinois Dictionary
South of Chicago, Illinoisans speak with a distinctive Midland accent and a lexicon all their own. Visit armed with the local lingo.
Searching for Eugene Williams
His killing catalyzed Chicago’s 1919 race riot, but little else is known about the teenager’s life on the South Side.
Four Free Ideas for a New Illinois Flag
Nearly everyone agrees: Our 104-year-old state flag is a mess. Seriously, what is this thing? Photo: Public Domain To address the issue, we asked four local designers to mock up alternatives. Behold: JNL Graphic Design “Our proposed redesign comes from the abbreviation ‘IL,’ contracted into a graphic form that alludes to both the railroad tracks that … Read more