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Five Homes With a Surprise Behind the Facade
These nontraditional residential buildings are home to some pretty spectacular interior designs.
Best of Enemies
A new book chronicles how Illinois political foes Abraham Lincoln and Stephen Douglas set aside their rivalry for the good of the nation. Here’s what we learned.
The Role Stephen A. Douglas Played in Illinois
Controversial as he was (and is), the politician had an outsized role in making the state — and Chicago — what it is today.
Heart and Science of Pasta
Tre Dita’s Evan Funke breaks down what happens in his restaurant’s open-view lab.
Paul Virant Opens a French Brasserie in Western Springs
The chef gets back to his culinary roots with Petite Vie.
The Bear, Season 3
Chicago’s streaming obsession returns to Hulu in June. Now that the gang has opened a fancy restaurant, what can we expect?
June-July Agenda
Top 10 reasons to fill up your calendar this month
President Pritzker?
If you’re a successful governor with $2 billion, where do you go next? The White House.