How a Chicago Creative Agency Made the Internet Just a Little Bit Stranger
Nelson Cash made successful viral campaigns for the Netflix series Stranger Things and LaCroix sparkling water—just for fun.
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Life as an Abraham Lincoln Impersonator
Michael Krebs gives us the honest truth of making a living as the Great Emancipator.
Poll: Whose Bulls Team Is It Really This Year?
Bulls tickets go on sale this week. Whose team is it really this year?
Chicago magazine VIP Client Appreciation Event
September 7, 2016—More than 100 guests rolled through Prime & Provisions for a VIP client appreciation event, hosted by Chicago magazine. Fashion illustrator Kristine Steiner sketched stylish illustrations of the guests as they mingled over appetizers and fall-inspired desserts by DineAmic Group and sips from sponsors 90+ Cellars, Half Acre Brewing and Ferro Farms Cider. … Read more
This Week’s 10 Must-Read Stories
Inside a Chicago gang, and how solving murders could help prevent new ones
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.