Thanks in large part to the legacy of Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, whose appointment as director of architecture at the Armour Institute of Technology in 1938 would transform Chicago’s skyline up and down the lakefront for decades to come, the city is a haven of modernist architecture. Some of it comes from Mies himself; … Read more
Rewatching Karl Malone face the Bulls that year prompts an NBA fanatic to ponder the psychic implications of the foul shot.
Michael Madigan’s retirement is off to a rough start. His handpicked replacement—26-year-old Edward Guerra Kodatt, the infrastructure manager of Madigan protege Ald. Marty Quinn—stepped down after less than 72 hours due to “alleged questionable conduct.” It’s another blow against Illinois’s practice of appointing legislative replacements rather than holding special elections, which give voters and the … Read more
Wellness pros, bodybuilders, supplement superfans
In Episode 13 of Gourmet To-Go, a series on restaurants and chefs who’ve pivoted, we visit Gin & Juice, Kevin Beary’s new carryout- and delivery-only bar that brings classic cocktail kits to your door.
Check out our guide to a happier happy hour here.
After a year away, the Joffrey is back — online — with Bolero.
Over the eventful past year, the Chicagoans in this ranking have stepped up in a big way, wielding newfound clout and making change happen.
