14 Homicides on the 4th of July Weekend: The Most in Years, But Not by Much
The city’s violent holiday was sadly typical. Here’s a look at the 2014 killings in context.
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11 Portraits of Melting Ice Pops
As the heat liquefies these classic summer treats, Lincoln Square photographer Jeff Marini captures the spirit of a sticky season.
These Chicago Backers Could Bankroll Hillary in 2016
Without Obama in the race, Hillary Clinton may have a lot more local support in her corner this round.
The Container Store’s Private Preview Party in Oakbrook Center
The Container Store’s new location in Oakbrook Center (next to Maggiano’s) provided the perfect backdrop for a Private Preview Party on Thursday, June 26 in collaboration with their nonprofit partner, Ronald McDonald House Charities® of Chicagoland & Northwest Indiana. Guests enjoyed perfectly chilled champagne and lavish hors d’oeuvres from Food for Thought Catering, all of … Read more
Want to Use the Crosswalk in Chicago? Raise Your Hand
The city’s trying to get drivers to stop at crosswalks with tickets and signs. Until it can, pedestrians will have to rely on their own signs.
America Is Finally Ready to Love Soccer
The U.S. team is unlikely to break through this afternoon to the quarterfinals. But either way, the U.S. seems likely, at last, to have a role in the beautiful, global game.
Ten Stories Everyone in Chicago Should See
Read excellent stories on Chicago’s Austin Village neighborhood, a new challenger to Rahm, a Chicago Bears player’s fight against mental illness stereotypes, and more.
Where to Watch Fireworks in Chicago on July 4
Here’s where to get in the thick of the action—or try to stake out a secluded view of the light show over the lake.
A Simple Guide to Chicago’s Electricity Rates
Are you paying more for power than you need to?