Have a Little Sympathy for the Sidewalk Cyclists
Ignorance of the law isn’t an excuse, but the patchwork chaos of cycling rules is a better explanation than stupidity or selfishness.
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Toni Preckwinkle Isn't Running for Mayor—Now What?
Rahm’s strongest potential challenger is out of the race. Here’s a look at what that means for Chicago’s 2015 mayoral election.
10 Local Stories Chicagoans Should Read This Week
Chicago’s recent shootings make headlines nationally, Sports Illustrated catches up with Mr. Cub, Chicago magazine publishes its annual Best list, and more.
A Chat With Emily Graslie, Chief Curiosity Correspondent of the Field Museum
Chicago magazine’s pick for the city’s Best Celebrity Nerd talks about her circuitous path to one of the best jobs in the city.
2014 Best of Chicago
Look around you: The city is bubbling with great things to do, see, eat, and experience. But where to begin? Take along Chicago’s annual list—this year, 91 of the very best people, places, and things Chicago has to offer right now—and hit the town. Find out about the funniest comedy nights, the shops that deserve a stop, the local rapper to know about, the Instagrammers to follow, the top new restaurants and bars in the
hottest neighborhoods, and much, much more.
iFly Chicago
Too chicken to jump from a plane? Try the next best thing at iFly Chicago, which lifts you off the ground by way of an enormous vertical wind tunnel. Opened in May, the indoor skydiving facility offers an experience somewhere between freefalling, trampolining, and superhero flight training. You’ll suit up, learn hand signals, and then … Read more
Trainology Fitness
Since 2009, Michael Wollpert, a local trainer with a serious following, has operated a facility for other trainers to use with private clients. In January, he opened this River North studio to bring his effective regimen to the masses: Trainology offers more than 50 classes a week based on the way Wollpert himself trains for … Read more
Readers' Choices
What do you think is best in the city? To find out, Chicago
conducted an online survey in May, which resulted in nearly
1,000 responses. Here, your 52 winners and the runners-up in culture, dining, and shopping.
Prenatal Fit
After years at the East Bank Club teaching packed fitness classes geared to moms, Adina Rosenberg opened this Lake View gym in April. Classes include pre- and postnatal Zumba, Postpartum Core, Mommy and Me Baby Bootcamp, and Baby Bjorn Aerobics, plus CPR, infant massage, and myriad parent-focused workshops. More proof that the business is nailing its … Read more
For the Cubs, 2015 May Be the Year (Seriously)
The trade of Jeff Samardzija and Jason Hammel brings the Cubs’ strategy—and their youth movement—into focus.