When the Rent Gets Too Damn High, Apartments Get Smaller
The salary of a young college graduate buys a lot less apartment than it used to. So a lot of young grads are seeking out small apartments.
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White House Staffers Dish on What the Obamas, Clintons, and Bushes Are Really Like
A new book goes behind the scenes of the past ten administrations’ time in the White House.
These Suburban Preppers Are Ready for Anything
They’re rich, armed, and ready for the end of days—and they just might live in the McMansion down your street
How Prepared Are You for the Apocalypse?
Not everyone is as prepared for disaster as these suburban preppers. How prepared are you? A dirty bomb has exploded downtown, and Chicagoans have to evacuate immediately. Do you have a plan? Googling counts, right? We have practiced evacuating our home, have a go bag full of essential supplies ready, and have picked a meeting … Read more
How the Conservatively Radical Architect Howard Van Doren Shaw Changed the American House
He came from wealth and made quiet, comfortable country homes for Chicago’s wealthy. But they also quietly tell a story of social change and architectural evolution.
Secret Supper 2015
April 13, 2015—Chicago magazine hosted nearly 120 guests for its first Secret Supper held at Momotaro, Chicago magazine’s 2015 Best New Restaurant. Ticketholders were the first to learn the name of the winning restaurant—before it was announced in the May issue—which was revealed to them on the morning of the event. Guests enjoyed a seven-course … Read more
10 Must-Read Stories for This Week in Chicago
Troubles at CPS, why some apartments can’t recycle, and more stories to read from this week
Carson’s Yorktown Shopping Center New & Now Event
March 14, 2015—Guests reveled in spring’s emerging trends while enjoying breakfast treats and a tasty coffee bar. Carson’s opened its doors early for private shopping and a runway show hosted by Jordan Dechambre, a style expert and fashion blogger. Attendees were also treated to beauty makeovers and exclusive discounts.
How the Torture Reparations Fit Into Coates’ ‘Case for Reparations’
The ordinance awarding $5.5 million to torture victims could be a model for reparations to come.
Divvy Is Usually Faster Than Public Transportation
In a station-to-station race, Chicago’s three-speed bike-share cycles tend to beat the CTA by a small margin. And users are starting to figure that out.