This Week’s 10 Must-Read Stories
Inside a Chicago gang, and how solving murders could help prevent new ones
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Carson’s at Yorktown Center New & Now Fashion Event
SEPTEMBER 17, 2016—Fashion lovers got a sneak peek at the hottest trends for fall. Carson’s at Yorktown Center opened its doors early for private shopping, followed by a runway show. Guests also enjoyed small bites, beauty consultations, and style tips from experts Jordan Dechambre and Florida Perry-Smith.
Wansas Tequila End of Summer Party
September 15, 2016—Wansas Tequila invited partygoers to celebrate the end of summer at the Blue Agave Restaurant in Gold Coast. Guests enjoyed Wansas Tequila samples, delicious bites, drink specials, and prizes to send off the summer right.
Americans Appear Ready to Elect Donald Trump, Whether They Like Him or Not
Voters think that the country will be more divided with him as president, and that he’s been very bad for the GOP—but they’re ready to vote for him anyway.
Dispatches from the Rap Wars
My 18 months inside one of Chicago’s most notorious gangs.
What Did Chicagoans Major in When They Were in College?
The number-one major might not be surprising, but perhaps its dominance is. Farther down the list, though, artists make a strong showing.
A Few Charts That Show How Historic This Cubs Season Has Been
The North Siders haven’t demolished the competition like this in more than 100 years.
Argyle’s New Street Plan Is Confusing People—Which May Mean It’s Doing Its Job
A three-block stretch of Argyle Street in Uptown has been turned into a "shared street." As Chicago previewed last year, the concept gives pedestrians the right-of-way throughout the street, eliminates curbs, and minimizes street markings, replacing them with differently colored paving stones. Car, bike, and pedestrian traffic is mixed rather than segregated. But according to reports from Streetsblog and … Read more
It’s Been a Long Wait for the Cubs, and These Famous Fans Are Ready
Whether machine politician or Rage Against the Machine guitarist, fans everywhere are ready for the postseason.
10 Stories You Should Read This Week
Illinois’s unappreciated archaeological gem, $150k for a Chicago paleta man, and the beauty of hand-painted grocery store signs