The Top 5 Things to Do in Chicago This Week
See Janeane Garofalo, tour the Palmer House, and watch the Joffrey tackle its next 19th century Russian ballet.
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Director Kimberly Peirce Dissects Carrie
The director deconstructs the elements that make a pivotal scene work, and explains what attracted her to this story.
Nine Legendary Ideas That Began in Chicago
This city gave birth to the skyscraper, the baby monitor, open-heart surgery, and even the Twinkie.
Six Breakthrough Innovations Designed in Chicago
A handbag that charges a phone, bike shorts that fix erectile dysfunction—seriously—and more new local inventions.
Nine Chicago Buildings From Striking New Angles
Even if you’re surrounded by these iconic towers every day, you’ve never seen them look quite like this.
Veronica Roth Is the New Teen Lit Superstar
The Chicago author’s fantasy lit series may be the next Twilight or Hunger Games. And she hasn’t even cracked 30.
Chicago Magazine Launches Redesign
With its November issue (on newsstands Thursday, October 17), Chicago magazine unveils a comprehensive print and website redesign, including a bold new logo. The revamp of this 43-year-old brand—the nation’s largest city monthly—was completed under the direction of Design Director Bryan Erickson and Editor in Chief Elizabeth Fenner. The redesigned magazine and website include updated … Read more
10 Questions for the Crazy Genius Pianist Jeremy Denk
The MacArthur Genius winner on his busy, busy schedule before his Symphony Center performance on Sunday.
Three Fun Things Happening in Chicago in October
See the Chicago International Film Festival, the Humanities Festival, and a one-night show with Janeane Garofalo.
Eight Questions for the Man Behind Old Jews Telling Jokes
Dan Okrent on why these jokes matter, and how the show came to Chicago.