A Very Serious Party
Every few months in Chicago, people from all walks of life dress up in costumes, listen to electronic music … and try an assortment of black-market drugs in pursuit of the consummate high.
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Your Talking Points for March 2019
This month’s essential cocktail party fodder
Is Getting Stretched Out Like Lebron James Worth $95?
Rachel Bertsche twists like a pretzel at StretchLab.
Conned Heir
A local multimillionaire found his bride through a dating service. Then she found a hit man.
The Accidental Activist
Last summer, after Andrea Thome and her neighbors were plunged into a public health nightmare, she faced a choice: Wait for something to change, or bring the fight.
Chicago Yogi Angelica Lewis Champions Yoga for All Bodies
Lewis founded Curvy Chick Yoga to make the practice accessible to marginalized communities.
In the Shadow of Government Change, a Haven for Venezuelans in Chicago
At Rica Arepa, a young couple slings tasty cornmeal sandwiches — and for many customers, recreates a world that no longer exists.
Photos: Joy at Rica Arepa
At the Hermosa storefront, a young couple slings tasty cornmeal sandwiches — and for many Venezuelan immigrants, recreates a world that no longer exists. Read the full story here.
Does Soaking in a Tub of Wine Really Do Anything?
Rachel Bertsche takes a vino bath at Aire, where, as the motto goes, “time does not exist.”
The Maximum-Fun, Minimum-Drama Guide to Raising Kids in Chicago
This compendium of insider tips, expert-tested resources, and hard-earned wisdom reveals a delightful truth: Our city is one huge playground.