11 Bicycle Accessories You Need on a Ride in Chicago By Jessica Nikolich and Amanda Sims The helmet, food, tools, and apparel that you shouldn't pedal off without. Read more
Here Are the Five Best Things to Do in Chicago This June By Amanda Sims With Twin Shadow, the Carolina Chocolate Drops, and Gordon Matta-Clark, the local June culture calendar is packed. Read more
You Can Pet a Stingray at the Shedd Aquarium By Amanda Sims Stingray Touch is not as scary as it sounds. Just don't pull their tails. Read more
Watch Previews for the TV Shows Set in Chicago This Season By Amanda Sims Cops. Conspiracies. Christian Slater. There's a lot to watch for in the new season's Chicago-based TV shows. Read more
Where To Watch the Kentucky Derby in Chicago By Amanda Sims Here are six viewing parties where you can celebrate the Kentucky Derby with your biggest hat and a mint julep. Read more
Can You Come Up With a Game as Good as Cards Against Humanity? By Amanda Sims The founders of your favorite dirty card game have a contest to design the next fun thing you'll play at a party. Read more
Could Illinois Employers Demand Access To Your Facebook Account? By Amanda Sims The state House has passed a bill that would allow employers to request an employee's personal login info. Read more
Five Chicago Authors Target Violence in Their Latest Books By Amanda Sims Here's a quick roundup from our friends at the Reader about the local authors tackling a tough topic. Read more
What You'll See at the First Chicago Film Critics Association Festival By Amanda Sims We asked the event's producer how the CFCA chose which low-distribution films to screen at the Rosemont festival. Read more