A Mission From God
Car chases in the Loop! Hate rallies in Jackson Park! John Belushi in the mayor’s office! This exclusive excerpt from a new book details how Chicago became the inextricable backdrop to The Blues Brothers.
Custom Placements: Culture Lead
Chris Ware
The cartoonist, 56, on why he doesn’t script his stories and why self-confidence is overrated
March Agenda
Top 10 reasons to fill up your calendar this month
Harrison McEldowney’s New Point of View
After a 10-year stage absence, the celebrated choreographer returns with a modern-tech twist for Trinity Irish Dance.
A Frugal Traveler’s Guide to Honeymooning near Chicago
Not everyone has thousands of dollars to spend on a trip to Hawaii, so have you considered Blue Island or Morton Grove?
Illinois Route 1 Is a Must-Drive Trek to See the State
From inner-city Chicago, past steel mills, through cornfields, and down the river.
February Agenda
Top 10 reasons to fill up your calendar this month
How a Gym Owner and Coach Brought Boxing to the Lyric Opera
David Ortiz, co-owner of Hermosa boxing club The Barracks, served as fight consultant for the new production.