A Stop at the Chicago Hip Hop Heritage Museum
The city’s contribution to hip hop goes back all the way to Soul Train — hosted by former Chicago cop Don Cornelius.
Custom Placements: Front Page Lead
Wine and Dine
Former Check, Please! host Alpana Singh showcases her somm skills at her new Gold Coast spot, Alpana. Here, she suggests pairings for three menu staples.
The 10 Best 21st Century Chicago Nonfiction Books
The 10 best titles include a future president’s memoir, an account of the 1893 Columbian Exposition, and a WBEZ reporter’s look at South Side segregation.
Every Chicago-Adjacent Artist Playing Pitchfork Fest
Though it’s a down year at Union Park for local acts, there are connections to the city throughout the lineup.
Five Properties For Sale in Harbor Country
These shoreline homes boast access to countryside farms, orchards, and wineries.
50 Years of Music in Chicago, Photographed
Paul Natkin tells the stories behind shooting world-renowned superstars as they played Chicago-area stages.
The 10 Best 21st Century Chicago Novels
From The Great Believers to Divergent, we’re naming these our 10 favorite modern fiction titles set in Chicago.
Two New Spots to Get Your Bread Fix
Publican Quality Bread has landed in West Town, while Hewn is adding a new location later this year
A Visit to the Stamp King of Chicago
Americans are sending less mail than they used to, but that doesn’t mean Charles Berg has any plans to close up shop.