Our 20 Most-Read Stories of 2025
You wanted to see our steakhouse and school rankings, you were curious about who the next mayor will be, and you needed to know where to find the city’s best fries.
Custom Placements: Front Page Lead
Puff Pieces
The puffy coat trend is now shaping home decor and accessories, too.
Old Neighborhood, New Blood
Get off at the Blue Island branch of the Metra Electric and you’ll find a neighborhood reviving itself slowly but surely (and it has a Frank Lloyd Wright house).
A New Playbook
Former Bear Israel Idonije is breathing more life into the South Loop by partnering with some of the city’s best chefs.
Ep. 17: Our 25 Favorite Bites of 2025
In addition to John and Amy, we hear from our food writers about the dishes they loved most this past year.
Deliz Italian Steakhouse Debuts in Bucktown
The newcomer, in the former Etta space, marries pasta and beef.
Homes of Future Past
The Art Institute showcases the astounding imagination of maverick architect Bruce Goff.
Midcentury Modern Homes Under $450,000
You can purchase an affordable time capsule — so long as you head out of Chicago.
Michael Mann on the True Chicago Story Behind Heat
On the 30th anniversary of his influential heist classic, the Chicago-born director discusses the real-life cop-versus-robber rivalry that sparked the film’s creation.