Ernie, Minnie … and Charles?
A new book highlights Chicago’s pivotal role in both upholding and breaking baseball’s color barrier. Here’s what we learned.
Custom Placements: Front Page Lead
Where to Get Corned Beef for St. Patrick’s Day
Also, find out where to go for a casual lunch meeting.
Can We Stop With the Sharing?
Our critic laments the ways that sharing-only restaurants are ruining the experience.
Italian Village’s Glow-Up
A fourth generation breathes fresh life into the nearly century-old dining institution.
Cynthia Pelayo on Grief, Mystery, and Chicago Ghost Stories
Vanishing Daughters, written in the wake of her father’s death, is a novel about living through grief.
Michael Shannon
The actor, 50, on being a loner at New Trier, the brilliance of Bill Murray, and the beauty of jazz.
Pricey Properties for Sale in Oak Park
With highly ranked schools, a vibrant downtown, excellent walkability, and a short train ride to the city, it’s no wonder that Oak Park is a desirable place to call home.
How Much Sanctuary Can Chicago Really Offer?
Despite Chicago’s determination to protect immigrants from Trump’s deportation efforts, the city is limited in what it can do.