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What Was Chicago’s First Murder?

May 7, 2024May 6, 2024 by Lynette Smith
A portrait of John Kinzie

Last year, there were 617 homicides in Chicago, more than in any other U.S. city. Killing your neighbor is an old tradition here, going back to 1812, before the city was even incorporated. The perpetrator of Chicago’s first (documented) homicide was not punished, though; in fact, he has a street named after him. The killer … Read more

Categories Chicago Magazine Tags City Life, City of Big Questions

Five American Foursquares for Sale

May 13, 2024May 6, 2024 by Sarah Steimer

This classic American home type is available across the Chicago area.

Categories Real Estate Tags Real Estate

Can Williams Be the Bears’ Next Luckman?

May 3, 2024 by Sarah Steimer

The team has long struggled with quarterbacks. Can the new kid bring in old magic?

Categories City Life Tags City Life

Best Seats in Sox Park

May 6, 2024May 2, 2024 by Lynette Smith
Section 533, row 7, seat 1 at Guaranteed Rate Field

An absurdly specific guide.

Categories Chicago Magazine Tags City Life

Five Things to Do: May 3-5

May 2, 2024May 2, 2024 by Sarah Steimer

What to do in Chicago this weekend.

Categories Culture & Travel Tags Arts & Culture

Lincoln Square

May 2, 2024 by Lynette Smith
Inside Side Practice Coffee

Beach Bunny bassist Anthony Vaccaro, a.k.a. Helicopter Leaves, recommends these four spots.

Categories Chicago Magazine Tags City Life, My Neighborhood

Common Decency Arrives With All-Day Cocktails and Inclusive Bar Snacks

May 8, 2024May 1, 2024 by Lynette Smith
Food from Common Decency

The new Logan Square bar comes from chef Mark Steuer (Funkenhausen).

Categories Dining & Drinking Tags Dining & Drinking

Cicadapocalypse Now

May 8, 2024May 1, 2024 by Lynette Smith
Invading cicadas illustration

The emergence of two long-subterranean cicada broods at once will mean a creepy-crawly — not to mention loud — springtime here. It’s gonna be bugs on bugs on bugs.

Categories Chicago Magazine Tags City Life, Two-Minute Guide

Chicago’s 10 Seasons

May 1, 2024April 30, 2024 by Sarah Steimer

You’ve heard of “False Spring,” but don’t forget about “Is This Global Warming?” and “Green Flag Season.”

Categories City Life Tags City Life

The Great Chicago Burger Quest

May 8, 2024April 30, 2024 by Chicago Magazine

Photographer Nick Murway is on a mission to document every burger he eats in town. Here, he offers his top 10.

Categories Chicago Magazine Tags Dining & Drinking
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