Where to Go This Weekend: Santa Claus, Indiana

By Catey Sullivan

Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus. And he lives in Indiana. Every year about this time, the post office there goes into overdrive postmarking a bazillion-million (ballparking here) holiday missives from folks wanting their Christmas Cards to bear the Santa Claus postmark... Read more

2011 Gift Guide: For Women, Men, Kids, Foodies, Gadget Lovers, and More

By Brad Bennett, Heiji Choy Black, Barri Leiner Grant, Megan Lovejoy, and Lena Singer

WRAP STARS: The perfect presents—unusual, covetable, affordable, and cool—for everyone on your list Read more

Why Minnie Miñoso Should Be in the Hall of Fame, and Why He's Not

By Whet Moser

The man who defined the Go-Go Sox and led the way for black Latinos in Major League Baseball missed the Hall of Fame by three votes. Here's why his career represents an conundrum. Read more

Ron Santo, Sabermetric Star Before Its Time, Finally Makes the Hall of Fame

By Whet Moser

Almost exactly a year after he died, the Cubs legend—on the field and in the booth—gets elected into the HoF after years of being considered the most deserving player not in the Hall. And it's not just Santo whose greatness has been recognized, it's also the type of player he was. Read more

Weekend Photos: Highball Lounge

Frou-frou cocktails, begone! On Saturday night, natty folks in search of simpler drinks—scotch and sodas, anyone?—headed en masse to the recently opened Highball Lounge in River North... Read more

Things to Do This Winter in Chicago: 10 Restaurants That Will Warm Your Spirits

By Penny Pollack and Jeff Ruby

THE COZY LIST: Roaring fireplaces, rustic vibes, and hearty menus make these restaurants our top picks Read more

Things to Do This Winter in Chicago: 10 Slurpy Dishes We Love

By Jennifer Tanaka

BOWLED OVER: Belly Shack's hot-and-sour, GT Fish & Oyster's Clam Chowder, Soon Doo Boo Chigae at Tofu House, and more Read more

Things to Do This Winter in Chicago: Eat In with These Great Recipes

FEASTING WITH THE PROS: From Chicago's best chefs, recipes for curried lamb stew, garlicky pork sausage, butter-roasted pears and brussels sprouts, brioche bread pudding, and more Read more

Things to Do This Winter in Chicago: Calendar of Events

By Jennifer Swann

An antihibernation guide to cultural happenings during the drab months Read more

Things to Do This Winter in Chicago: Outdoor Activities

Entry-level venues for winter sports, three mountains for great skiing, and a park-and-walk guide to winter fun around the Loop Read more

Sections

Magazine

More

Follow Us

Get Our Newsletters

Follow Us

Get Our Newsletters