The Chicago Literary Club’s 150 Years of Camaraderie and Civility
The organization started as a way to fortify the city’s intellectual culture. Now it’s looking to recruit younger members to carry on its traditions.
Custom Placements: Culture Lead
A Playwright’s Ode to Stokely Carmichael
Nambi E. Kelley gives the civil rights activist his due at Court Theatre.
The Drawing the Art Institute Won’t Give Back
The heirs of a famous Jewish entertainer killed in the Holocaust want the museum to return a work they say was stolen by the Nazis. But was it really?
An Art-forward French Connection
A citywide exhibit explores immigration in France and Chicago — and how both have grappled with new residents.
Tony Fitzpatrick
The artist, actor, and poet, 65, on surviving a heart attack, getting sober, and being a rebel
We Grown Now Is an Understated Homage to Chicago
Director Minhal Baig talks with Chicago about how she captured both the joy and challenges of Cabrini-Green.
Escape to the Lake
From the ideal spot for sweeping coastal views to a pastry paradise, these 12 Lake Michigan destinations are perfect for getting away from it all.