The 575 Miles of the Mississippi River in Illinois
Our state doesn’t do much with the storied river — despite having more of it than any other state — but it’s worth the road trip to discover hidden Illinois history.
Custom Placements: Front Page Lead
‘Look at How Beautiful and Majestic that 747 Is’
Spending the day with the ORD Airport Watchers, waiting for the Big One (an Airbus A-380).
Wanted: Post-Testing Tenants
Remember when every vacant storefront was a pop-up COVID testing site? Now that the government has turned our cupboards into professional medical facilities, what’s next for all these spaces?
Where It’s At: @chicagoismyboyfriend
Getting out and about with the city as your beau.
Five Properties For Sale With Their Own Beaches
These homes are all (very) pricey, but they’re worth it if you’re ready to take a literal plunge into homeownership.
Creating a Haven State
Diana Parker-Kafka and the Midwest Access Coalition help women with the logistics of traveling to Illinois for abortions.
Scoop Dreams
Three of the best flavors at the city’s latest ice cream spot.
Illinois Officials React to the Overturning of Roe v. Wade
Lightfoot, Pritzker, and other Democrats in the state vow to fight, while Republicans celebrate.
How to Take a Circle Tour of Lake Michigan
From the Mascot Hall of Fame in Whiting, Indiana, to St. Ignace’s Mystery Spot in Michigan, to a fish boil at the Pelletier’s in Fish Creek, Wisconsin.
