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Chicago, Comics Capital of the World
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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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Chicago, Comics Capital of the World
By Tal Rosenberg
Two related exhibitions unspool a remarkable history of innovative cartooning Read more
Summer is Back!
Photography by Lucy Hewett
This year, the pleasures of the season are that much sweeter. Make a lip-smacking potato salad, party on a boat, and stuff your face with soft serve. You’ve earned it! Read more
Take a Hike Then Grab a Beer With One of These Perfect Pairings
By Jessica Sedgwick
Play in the woods, then have a brew nearby. Read more
Check Out These Summer Art Installations From Genius Grant Winners
By Megan Sauer
Over the next year, venues across the city will exhibit art by 29 recipients of the MacArthur Foundation’s ballyhooed grants, with 12 shows happening this summer. Read more
The 10 Best Hot Dog Stands, Ranked
By Titus Ruscitti
The criteria: unpretentious ambiance, natural-casing wieners (with one exception!), stellar nondog offerings, and a location within city limits Read more