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How Activist Bernard J. Kleina Documented the Fight for Fair Housing
Chicago Magazine

50 Moments That Shaped Chicago

By Robert Loerzel
It's been an epic half century. To celebrate the magazine's 50th birthday, we've ranked the past five decades' most significant events, drawing on our own archives to bring them to life. Read more
Eight Tasteful Gifts for the Chicago Foodie in Your Life
By Amy Cavanaugh
Try these great finds, from spices and sauces made by local chefs to a bottled craft cocktail for a winter’s evening. Read more
Cheese That Eats Like a Meal
By Amy Cavanaugh
Lonsesome Rose's chile con queso — a blend of Velveeta, cream cheese, poblanos, and jalapeños — is almost impossible to stop eating. Read more

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How Activist Bernard J. Kleina Documented the Fight for Fair Housing
By Tal Rosenberg
Photograph by Kristie Kahns
The life’s work of the photographer anchors an exhibition at the Elmhurst Art Museum. Read more
When COVID Came to Chicago: An Oral History
By Mike Thomas
Illustration by Keith Negley
From the first known case to the governor's historic shelter-in-place order, here's how those critical, frenzied early weeks of the pandemic unfolded, in the words of those at the center of the crisis. Read more
Carol Marin Will Chase You Down the Street
Interview by Mike Thomas
Illustration by Kathryn Rathke
The former TV journalist and anchor, 72, on a gang threat, the Jerry Springer fiasco, and a 9/11 close call. Read more
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Nary a black light or shred of tie-dye can be found at this high-end, femme-friendly smoke shop. Read more
The Free Throws That Changed the ’97 Finals
By Nick Greene
Rewatching Karl Malone face the Bulls that year prompts an NBA fanatic to ponder the psychic implications of the foul shot. Read more