Commentary: How Chicago’s Suburbs Shape Pop Culture
Since the 1980s, what the country thinks of as suburbia looks a lot like the well-off northern suburbs of Chicago.
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While Chicago Honors Black History, the Present Has Gotten Worse
Inequality of income and safety has increased precipitously over the past few decades, driving the city’s Black population down—and back to the South.
Five Gorgeous Wisconsin Homes Near Chicago
Racine and Kenosha offer historic elegance near (or on) Lake Michigan if you want the opulence of the North Shore with the coziness of Oak Park or Riverside.
Ask Chicago: Why Does Cracker Jack Have So Many Birth Dates?
I’ve seen both 1871 and 1896 given as Cracker Jack’s birth date, which would make this year its 150th or 125th anniversary. What gives? The makers of the sugary globs of peanuts and popcorn love any excuse for a party. Previous owner Borden celebrated the centennial three separate times: in 1972, commemorating the creation of … Read more
Richard Marx Grooms Each Chest Hair
Flip straight to that and other spicy tidbits in the singer’s name-dropping memoir, Stories to Tell out July 6.
Rich Melman on the Secret to Lettuce Entertain You’s 50 Years in Business
The founder and chairman on the company’s history and why he still needs mentors
Jacob deGrom Is Chasing the Greatest Cubs Pitcher Ever
Mordecai “Three Finger” Brown set the ERA mark to beat in the National League (and won a couple World Series).
Five Unique Northwest Indiana Homes
The Region is a hot housing market right now, but we found five homes of different prices and looks for you.
Trevor Teich’s Claudia Lands a New Space — and a Bar
The latest iteration of the fine dining restaurant will also include an enhanced chef’s counter.