Four Specials That Have Us Dining Out on Mondays By Amy Cavanaugh, and Lisa Shames Once overlooked, the first weeknight is fast becoming one of the best for going out, thanks to some enticing deals. Read more
Jenna London’s Charms Are Shaped by Nostalgia By Kelly Aiglon Jenna Mendelsohn knows that every piece of jewelry has a story. Read more
The 10 Hottest Restaurants in Chicago: February 2026 The city’s most buzzed-about restaurants this month, in order of heat Read more
A Local’s Guide to West Pullman By Judy Sutton Taylor Natasha Nicholes, founder of the teaching farm We Sow We Grow, recommends these four spots. Read more
A 5-Year-Old’s Unfiltered, Semi-Accurate Critique of Local Dino Displays By Peter Sagal To learn about the Chicago area’s standout Mesozoic museums, the author interviewed an expert: his son. Read more
How to Build a Better Lemonade Stand By Peter Gianopulos Leave the clear plastic cups and store-bought Minute Maid behind. We asked a beverage whiz and a marketing guru for tips on how to elevate your operation. Read more
Where to Go Train Spotting By Kelley Engelbrecht And plane spotting. And boat spotting. And dump truck spotting. Read more
Public Art Kids Will Actually Like By Judy Sutton Taylor Everyone knows about the Bean and Crown Fountain, but the city is packed with other works suited to youths. Read more
The Savvy Parent’s Guide to Raising Kids in Chicago Featuring child-approved museums, meals, decor, jokes, parks, and more — plus other sage advice for grownups. Read more
