A Top Aide to Biden, Bono, and Blago Comes Home
Sheila Nix has worked with a charitable rock star, a disgraced former governor, and a—possible?—future president and first lady. Here’s what she said about all of them.
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A Day with the “Mother Hen” of Chicago’s Drag Scene
Lucy Stoole on bearded queens, black excellence, and being an inspiration
10 Stories You Should Read This Week
What cops know, reasons to love Chicago, and the whitewashing of Latino murals.
Where to Watch Fourth of July Fireworks in Chicago
Get the best view of the lights show in 2017.
What’s the Deal with the New Soda Tax?
What counts, what doesn’t, and why the days of free refills may be over
What Cops Know
You can learn a lot about a city by seeing it through the eyes of police officers who patrol it.
Unbridled Joy and Defiance at Chicago's Pride Parade
This year’s Boystown parade included some protest, some silliness, and lots of rainbows.
Got a Lawn You Have to Mow? Blame Riverside, Illinois
The legendary landscape architect Frederick Law Olmsted gave the planned suburb a ribbon of green lawns, creating a sort-of beloved American tradition.
What to Expect at Chicago's Largest Rider-Led Motorcycle Fest
Motoblot, now in its fourth year, brings together gearhead subcultures on the streets around Cobra Lounge.
The Best Day Hikes in and Around Chicago
Chicago isn’t exactly synonymous with hiking, but there are more than 100 trails within a half-hour’s drive of downtown, and most of them are beautiful. Whether you’re looking for an outdoor workout, a wildlife encounter, or just something to wear out your kids, here are the area's best day hikes. Within City Limits Just south … Read more