The “long read” has enjoyed renewed celebration lately, but the joy of long-form storytelling is nothing new to magazine lovers. Be they profiles of fascinating people or investigations into important issues, long reads have always been the backbone of the magazine experience, and that's certainly been the case at Chicago magazine. We're proud of the stories we … Read more
1Jackie Robinson West Little League We were so proud to include the team among our Chicagoans of the Year. These 13 boys won the U.S. title and earned a spot in the Little League World Series Championship Game by defeating Las Vegas’ Mountain Ridge with a sweet 7-5 victory. We are happy to call them … Read more
A Christmas gift from two master storytellers, and two great Chicagoans devoted to telling the stories of others.
Here’s the inside scoop on four additions to the city’s burgeoning hotel scene.
John Hughes’s Chicago, Jay Cutler’s year in review, a fresh look at the Lucas Museum, and more
The former transportation secretary has some harsh words for ride-sharing companies, saying the technology distracts drivers while they’re on the road and could lead to more accidents.
In an interview this week, the former transportation secretary praised Rauner, Emanuel, Bush, Obama, and Topinka—and, as always, had some nice things to say about Pat Quinn.
What it’s like to spend a day living next to the runway at one of America’s busiest airports.
Cutting or trading Cutler may save some money, but the Bears would be hard-pressed to find a suitable replacement.
These five homegrown innovations are making their way from benchtop to bedside. Each has the potential to dramatically change medicine and improve—even save—lives.
