The River, Revived? Mixed-Use Projects Promise Public Space
The Chicago River has become a hot spot for developers. Here are three major downtown projects currently in development.
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Jennifer Welch Is Ready to Fight for Women's Health (and Against Misinformation)
The new CEO of Planned Parenthood Illinois discusses the organization’s new challenges, Gov. Rauner’s vow to veto HB 40, and more
These Floating Gardens Could Attract Turtles and Otters to the Chicago River
Urban Rivers raised nearly $30,000 to transform the half-mile stretch of river near Goose Island by 2020.
10 Great Stories to Read This Week
A crisis in crime coverage, why not to panic over the Cubs’ slump, and inside the homes of the homeless.
For Torture Survivors, Kovler Center Offers Place of Peace
Chicago is home to one of the country’s oldest and most influential torture survivor centers—pioneering culture-conscious care for 30 years.
Argonne Invention Could Literally Soak Up Oil Spills Like a Sponge
The Oleo Sponge could make cleaning up these environmental disasters much more efficient.
Secret Supper at Terzo Piano
On May 8, Chicago magazine hosted 130 guests at Terzo Piano for the second Secret Supper of 2017. Chef/Partner Tony Mantuano served a delectable multi-course meal complemented with Nolet’s Gin specialty cocktails and 90+ Cellars wine. VIP ticket holders enjoyed stunning views of the city during the exclusive cocktail reception held on the Bluhm Family … Read more
The New Life of a Former Refugee
Thang Khan Khup, 17, fled Myanmar with his family in 2010. Now he’s building a new life in Rogers Park.
Can Activists Bring Great Lakes Issues to the Forefront?
Environmental groups pledge to launch their own media platforms to highlight grassroots efforts to protect fresh water access.