Choose Your Own Adventure
From cruising Route 66 to scuba diving in Cabo, these 12 trips are led by Chicago experts who will help you get the most out of your excursion.
Custom Placements: Culture Lead
Who to Expect When You’re Expecting Bruce Springsteen
The gap between his subjects and his audience says a lot about the social and political changes in this country since The Boss began making music.
Lollapalooza 2023 Fashion: Our Favorite Looks
They shared their must-see artists with us, but they had our must-copy looks. From punchy shoelaces to layered necklaces, the fashion this year was as diverse as the lineup. Take a look at some of our favorites — you may gather a little August style inspo.
Searching for Our Mississippi
A jazz legend’s haunted hometown. An ancient city. Two-dollar cans of beer. Edward Robert McClelland chronicles a five-day adventure on the overlooked western edge of Illinois, along the banks of America’s great river.
Claud Wanders Well on Their Latest Album
The Highland Park native shows vulnerability and versatility on their sophomore effort, Supermodels.
Go: August Agenda
Top 10 reasons to fill up your calendar this month
A Few Favorite Independent Bookstores in the Midwest
As paper books become a niche product, niche retailers have become the best place to buy and sell them.
Don’t Ruin This For Me Reevaluates ’80s and ’90s Nostalgia
By tearing into (and down) their childhood entertainment, Elizabeth Gomez and Adrienne Gunn find patterns in joy and failure that continue in culture today.
The Bear Understands That Chicago Makes Room for Class and Comfort
The show explores the character of this city through its food and dining, and it does so with real insight.