The Tragedy of Lil Durk
The Englewood native rose to stardom rapping about the violence of the streets. Now he’s accused of conspiring to kill a rival.
Custom Placements: City Life Lead
Is Pipe Smoking Making a Comeback?
Maybe it’s the young people, maybe it’s the need to de-stress, but Chicago’s (and America’s) oldest tobacconist is doing more business in pipes these days.
Make Some Noise for Your Illinois Bears
If the Bears want to leave the city, they should have to drop Chicago’s name.
Secret Garden
Phil and Ann Ponce’s purchase of a Northbrook home came with a surprise: a Jens Jensen landscape plan.
Why Is Our Skyline Visible From Across the Lake?
When I lived in Grand Beach, Michigan, on the other side of Lake Michigan, I could usually see the three tallest buildings in Chicago from the beach at the end of my street. On rare occasions, I got the entire skyline. But at 43 miles away and zero elevation, it’s not actually possible to see … Read more
Best Public Elementaries and Junior Highs
Our first rankings in five years go deeper than ever, with 110 schools across the six-county metro area.
A Life Selling Music to the West Side
Marie Henderson, owner of Out of the Past Records, has made the West Garfield Park shop a haven for old-school tunes and connection since 1986.