Former Youth Coach to Parents: Don't Sign Your Kids Up for Football
Mike Oliver founded the Naperville Patriots in 2004. Now, he says he wish he hadn’t let his kid play the game.
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Victor Skrebneski
The famed portrait photographer, 87, on shooting Bowie and advising Daley
How President Trump Is Eroding Norms
A clever experiment lends credence to reports and anecdotes that the president’s willingness to “speak his mind” has encouraged his supporters to do the same.
Why I Fought to Bring a "Radical" Book Publisher to My Neighborhood
The fight for Haymarket Books is over, but this writer says there’s more to be done to bring the neighborhood together.
10 Must-Read Stories for This Week
Cubs World Series spurs baby boom, experts talk Illinois’s first budget plan in two years, and hate crimes increase.
Now Without a City Stable, Chicago Cowboys Ride On
The founder of Broken Arrow Riding Club, which hosts a well-attended annual ride on the South Side, says he’ll renew efforts to bring a stable to Washington Park.
Dogs on Parade: Scenes from West Town's Cutest Summer Fest
When the going gets ruff, these pooches get in costume.
Chicago Youth Combat Violence with Campouts and Community-Building
“This is what happens when you not only give young people a place at the table, but you have them lead the conversation,” one organizer says.
Should You Go to Southern Illinois to See the Total Solar Eclipse?
On August 21, Chicago will have the best view of a solar eclipse it’s had in 92 years. But it could be better.
Secret Supper at Proxi
On July 24, Chicago magazine hosted 115 guests at Proxi for the third Secret Supper of 2017. Executive Chef Andrew Zimmerman served an exquisite five-course meal complemented with Diageo cocktails and 90+ Cellars wine. The exclusive VIP cocktail reception, held at The Roof Crop, featured specialty cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, a mixology demonstration, and an optional … Read more