Sleep in the Woods
You don’t have to be Ma Ingalls to enjoy camping when the temperature drops below freezing.
Contributors: Samantha Yadron
Finally, Beer and Cigarette-Scented Soaps
Lather yourself up in the aroma of an Old Style bar.
Ask Chicago: Why Is Netflix So Obsessed With Chicago?
Four of the streaming service’s recent original movies (Holidate, Midnight at the Magnolia, and The Princess Switch and its sequel) and one series (Emily in Paris) have major Chicago plot points. Though there is a tax incentive to film in Illinois, that’s not the reason, since most of those works were filmed out of state. … Read more
Gil Melott’s Lamp Fixer
The interior designer behind Studio 6F shares who keeps him lit.
Twisted Toys
A local artist’s limited-edition action figures would make GI Joe blush.
Love Has Not Been Canceled
The pandemic may have put a stop to big weddings, but plenty of local couples are still getting hitched at City Hall. One morning in September, we captured the big day for 10 of them.
Top Docs for Fitness Junkies
Even a well-oiled machine breaks down now and then. Head to one of these 148 orthopedic specialists, chosen as the best locally by their peers, to keep your body running smoothly … on trails, tracks, and treadmills.
Start Your Spring Garden Now
Kathleen Tennison of Gethsemane Garden Center suggests five bulbs that you can plant in fall for a burst of color next spring.
Build a Bird Feeder on the Cheap
Dan Andronic of Belmont Feed & Seed shows you how to turn a disposable household item into a lunch spot for feathered friends. (Chicago is home to more than 300 species!)