What to Know About the 2026 Auto Show
Looking ahead at concept vehicles, the debut of Chi-Town Alley, and a Family Zone that spans the exhibition’s run.
Custom Placements: City Life Lead
Is It “Wiener’s Circle” or “Wieners Circle”?
Chicago’s most famous hot dog stand has a punctuation issue. We are talking, of course, about the Wiener[’]s Circle in Lincoln Park. The lettering on the building says “Wiener’s,” but the signature marquee has “Wieners” — sans apostrophe — as does the logo beside the cash register and on the employees’ T-shirts. The contradiction shouldn’t come as a … Read more
On a Mission With Blankets and Humanity
For one local man, praying for the homeless wasn’t enough: He wanted to help in a tangible way.
Lawn and Order
As a musician, the author had performed with some big acts in big venues. Then came the pandemic.
Seven Diners in One Day
Looking for the most amount of food for the least amount of money and the friendliest service? Head to the diner.
West Pullman
Natasha Nicholes, founder of the teaching farm We Sow We Grow, recommends these four spots.
Caleb Williams Owns Chicago
It’s too early to tell if he’s Hall of Fame great, but he’s definitely Bears great.
Revisiting City News Bureau, Chicago’s Trusted Agency
A new book sets the record straight on how CNB broke stories for more than a century.
Chicago’s Middle Class Is Disappearing
The top 10 percent and the bottom 20 percent of the city are swelling.