A Casual Enthusiast’s South Side Doughnut Crawl
Perhaps limited by picked-over pastry cases, our writer takes his friend for a tour of notable doughnut shops.
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Welcome to Northwestern University at Stateville
Inside this maximum security prison, a groundbreaking program offers inmates the chance to earn a degree from one of the country’s top schools. Some will never leave these walls. Here’s why it still matters.
“Cleaning Is Something I Can Do”
In this essay for Northwestern professor Alex Kotlowitz’s narrative nonfiction class, a Stateville inmate from the South Side writes about how he manages to regain a sense of control in prison.
Read Our Award-Nominated Stories
Check out some of Chicago magazine’s best 2023 stories, from a profile of a master violin repairer to the tale of a Japanese-American who made his way up the Chicago mob ranks, only to see it turn on him.
Richard Wright’s Theatrical Dreams
The Chicago author found great success as a novelist but struggled as a playwright. Here’s what we learned from a new book on his dramatic pursuits.
April Agenda
Top 10 reasons to fill up your calendar this month
Tre Dita Lands in the St. Regis Chicago
The new Tuscan spot from Lettuce Entertain You and Evan Funke has a pasta lab and a wood-fired kitchen.
How to Spend $350 at Frankie’s on the Park
Fashion plates can get their prom on at the new location of the beloved Lincoln Park boutique.
The Menu Items of the Year
Breaking down the dishes and ingredients we’re seeing everywhere.