Should You Go to Southern Illinois to See the Total Solar Eclipse? By Teresa Manring On August 21, Chicago will have the best view of a solar eclipse it's had in 92 years. But it could be better. Read more
63 Things to Do in Chicago in August By Jason Foumberg, John Hardberger, Britt Julious, Graham Meyer, Catey Sullivan, and Lauren Warnecke The best things to do in Chicago this month, selected by our critics Read more
AirGo Radio, Hub of Chicago's Artist-Activist Movement, Celebrates 100 Episodes By Tiffany Walden For two years, it's been the place to go to hear interviews with the young creators aiming to change Chicago. Read more
Confessions of a Bi-Sider By Bill SavageIllustrations by Bill Bragg How a longtime North Sider learned to love the South Side Read more
Christmas in July: I Faced My Fears at Santa’s Village By Rod O’Connor Nobody serves up a sweaty, nostalgia-filled day of summer fun like the big guy in the red suit. Read more
Libanais Restaurant and Bakery Has Sweet and Savory Delights By Carrie Schedler Get mounds of beautiful baklava and other tasty Lebanese fare in Lincolnwood. Read more
Floating Museum Carries Culture Across Neighborhood Boundaries By Jason Foumberg The Chicago River will become a conduit for films, music, sculptures, and more. Read more
Neo-Nazi Scare Becomes Inspiration for Jazz Drummer Mike Reed By Mark Guarino Reed's stunning new album, Flesh and Bone, reflects the experience of everyday prejudice. Read more
A Locals’ Guide to Navigating MLS All-Star Week By Julie Dugdale The hordes will be descending as we host one of the most popular sports teams on the planet. Here's how to embrace—or simply survive—the festivities. Read more
Meet K.W.O.E., Self-Proclaimed #KingoftheMitzvahs By Jeff Ruby Party emcee Kareem Wells—a.k.a. K.W.O.E.—once sold drugs on the West Side. Now he’s the toast of Chicago’s Jewish elite. Read more
