Why Chicago’s Grid Is a Model of Perfect Urban Order
Out of 100 major world cities, Chicago “exhibits the closest approximation of a single perfect grid.” It’s not quite the City of Light, but it befits our city.
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Top Heart Docs
It’s the engine that keeps your body running, so you want it in the best hands. Look no further than these 127 cardiologists in the six-county area, recommended by their peers.
Chicago, Comics Capital of the World
Two related exhibitions unspool a remarkable history of innovative cartooning
Five Homes You Can Walk to a Cubs or Sox Game From
From a graystone to a starter loft apartment to a nicely renovated old worker’s cottage, you can find homes that reflect the city’s history by the homes of two teams that define it.
Take a Hike Then Grab a Beer With One of These Perfect Pairings
Play in the woods, then have a brew nearby.
The 10 Best Hot Dog Stands, Ranked
The criteria: unpretentious ambiance, natural-casing wieners (with one exception!), stellar nondog offerings, and a location within city limits
Five Getaway Homes Near (But Not Too Near) Chicago
Buy your own island, a place in the dunes, or an 1860s cabin as a place to summer (or winter) out of the city.
Ten Great Things to Do in June
It’s the return of summer! And this one has plenty of art, from an outdoor sculpture exhibition to the Obama portraits at the Art Institute.
How Stephen A. Douglas Put Chicago On the Map (and Ruined His Career)
Most famous for getting beat by Abraham Lincoln, the senator’s other local legacy is making Chicago the railroad hub of America—at immense cost.