Summer’s Required Reading
From stories steeped in the rhythms of the city to a lighthearted romance, these new novels by Chicago-connected authors provide ample beach-chair fodder.
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Indienne Is Precise and Articulated Fine Dining
What our dining critic found less lovable? The $60 tasting menu at nearby Sifr.
In Defense of the Libs
With his new book, Kevin M. Schultz reclaims the “grand centrist philosophy” of American life.
Four Homes for Sale With Atriums and Solariums
The sunshine has been deceiving lately — but you wouldn’t have to worry about that in these properties.
CH Distillery’s Sushi Restaurant Changes Things Up
Now named Joto, the sushi spot has a fresh menu among other new offerings.
Love and the Literati
How a couple’s passion for books spurred not only a romance but a business embraced by local authors.
The Sketchy Future of Court Artists
Cliff Questel joins the limited ranks of visual reporters in the city’s courts — but the ship has long been sinking.
Shades of Boredom
Newly published images by photographer Mark Steinmetz highlight everyday life in a Chicago of 35 years ago.
Ep. 1: Chicago’s Best New Restaurants
Hosts John Kessler and Amy Cavanaugh dive into “The Best New Restaurants” list, discuss what didn’t make the cut, and describe the best thing each ate this week.
The TikTok Candidate
Influencer Kat Abughazaleh is getting national buzz for her run for Congress. But how well does she know the district she’d represent? We quizzed her.