Worth Its Salt

August 25, 2022July 28, 2022 by Lynette Smith

An iconic site in the North Branch corridor becomes a new centerpiece of the city’s live music scene.

Our Five Favorite North Side Burritos Right Now

August 1, 2022July 28, 2022 by Sarah Steimer

Two cooks weigh in on some of the best burritos in the city — from a no-frills steak option to pork by the pound.

July 27, 2022 by Lynette Smith

The singer is already serving 30 years, but now he faces another federal prosecution, scheduled to start in August in Chicago.

August 1, 2022July 27, 2022 by Sarah Steimer

A new podcast from Zayd Ayers Dohrn looks at the legacy of the Weather Underground and its ties to today’s social and political unrest.

July 13, 2023July 26, 2022 by Chicago Magazine

From finger-licking sandwiches to our latest SNL export, these are the 47 foods, people, experiences, and finds setting a new standard in this city.

July 26, 2022July 25, 2022 by Lynette Smith

COVID, crime, and online shopping are emptying Michigan Avenue’s swankiest stretch. Will it ever be magnificent again?

August 1, 2022July 25, 2022 by Sarah Steimer

Want a view of the Museum Campus? How about easy access to Ravinia Festival? These homes are all in the neighborhood of Chicago area attractions.

July 25, 2022July 22, 2022 by Lynette Smith

Once the home of the man who developed Edgewater, this classically inspired residence epitomizes Gilded Age style.

August 1, 2022July 22, 2022 by Sarah Steimer

The “intrusive r” and other ways in which Midlanders misuse the English language.

July 29, 2022July 22, 2022 by Lynette Smith

The city’s most buzzed-about restaurants this month