How the <i>Sweet Valley High</i> Books Ruined Our Lives

How the Sweet Valley High Books Ruined Our Lives

In their new podcast ‘Wokefield’, comedians (and Chicago contributors) Elizabeth Gomez and Adrienne Gunn investigate how the ‘Sweet Valley High’ novels — about twins Jessica and Elizabeth Wakefield — warped their preteen brains. Here, they pick the least woke books. Read more

From the Brush of Torkel Gundel

By Carson Vaughan

A chance purchase at a sidewalk sale leads to a curious obsession. Read more

What to Sell at Chicago’s New Luxury Consignment Store

By Skyler Aikerson

The RealReal, a luxury consignment store, opened its doors on Michigan Avenue in October. If you find one of the following types of items during your pandemic-fueled closet purge, you’re in luck. They’re among the top sellers in Chicago — and so should fetch you good sums. Read more

Finally, Beer and Cigarette-Scented Soaps

By Samantha Yadron

Lather yourself up in the aroma of an Old Style bar. Read more

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Help! I Prefer to Smoke Flower, but It Hurts My Throat

Budtender Datrianna Meeks answers your, erm, burning questions. Read more

When Trump Asked to Be on the Cover of Chicago Magazine

By Mike Thomas

For Chicago's 50th anniversary, we talk to the former longtime editor about putting a nude woman on the cover and reporting on Trump and Lady Di Read more

Why Is Netflix Obsessed With Chicago?

By Samantha Yadron

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