How to Get Around the 606
How to navigate the elevated
trail/park that links four
Northwest Side neighborhoods
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Athleta Deer Park Store Opening Party
May 26, 2015—Chicago magazine partnered with Athleta for the seventh time to celebrate their latest store opening in Deer Park. During the event, guests tried on clothes from the latest line while enjoying delicious appetizers and wine.
The Yuppie Turns 35
Decades after he helped change our lexicon, a longtime editor and urban observer reflects on what makes a healthy city. (Hint: walkable streets, good schools, and affordable housing.)
10 Stories You Should Read This Week
B.B. King’s story, Thibs and the Bulls, what David Booth learned at UIC, and more
As Summer Starts, a Safe Zone Closes Its Doors
Families and mentors say they don’t understand why the Cotter Boys & Girls Club has to close now, and officials are light on details about what happens next.
With Byrd-Bennett Officially Out, Should Rahm Give Paul Vallas Another Crack at Running CPS?
The former CPS CEO says he’s not interested, but that doesn’t mean he doesn’t have a few ideas for how to fix things.
A Chicago SuperPAC is Pushing Joe Biden for President
The super-small Draft Biden effort picked its Chicago location for basically one reason: its proximity to Iowa.
The Surprisingly Casual Way Elite Firms Hire Employees
Law, banking, and consulting firms have their choice of some of the smartest people in the world—but what they’re really looking for is someone cool to kick back with (or work until 3 a.m. with).
What the Kraft-Heinz Merger Means for Chicago
Local jobs are at stake as Kraft merges with Heinz. But the payoff could be sweet for investors.
Poll: What Summertime Activity Are You Most Looking Forward To?
Summer beckons; what are you going to do?