53 Things to Do in Chicago in December By Jason Foumberg, John Hardberger, Britt Julious, Graham Meyer, Catey Sullivan, Lauren Warnecke, and Brianna Wellen Thom Yorke, Cendrillon, Danc(e)volve, and more picks selected by our culture critics Read more
51 Things to Do in Chicago in September By Jason Foumberg, John Hardberger, Britt Julious, Graham Meyer, Catey Sullivan, and Lauren Warnecke This month's best art, music, theater, dance, festivals, and more, as picked by Chicago's critics. Read more
What Are Those Silo-Looking Buildings on Lake Michigan? By John Hardberger Chicago solves the mystery. Read more
Three Spots to Watch the Air and Water Show that Aren't the Beach By John Hardberger See this year’s annual show (August 18 to 19) without having to brave the lakefront crowds. Read more
Actual Pro Tips to Help You Build the Absolute Best Chicago Hot Dog By John Hardberger Mike Payne of Byron’s gives us the three key elements that make up the perfect Chicago-style frank. Read more
50 Things to Do in Chicago in August By Jason Foumberg, John Hardberger, Britt Julious, Graham Meyer, Catey Sullivan, and Lauren Warnecke The Chicago Duck Derby, Beyoncé and Jay-Z, the Fly Honey Show, and more Read more
The Absolute Dumbest Fireworks You'll Find in Northwest Indiana By John Hardberger You won't see these at Navy Pier. Read more
Last-Minute Ideas for the Unfortunate Wednesday Fourth of July By John Hardberger The holiday falls on the bummerest of days this year, but there's still time for a micro-weekend. Read more
78 Things to Do in Chicago in June and July By Jason Foumberg, John Hardberger, Britt Julious, Graham Meyer, Catey Sullivan, and Lauren Warnecke The best things to do in Chicago this summer, selected by our culture critics Read more
Track Extremely Cute Coyote Pups in the Cook County Forest Preserves By John Hardberger How wildlife biologists keep tabs on Chicago's most unlikely (and adorable) animal population Read more
