The Life of a Social Distancing Enforcer
The head of health and wellness for the Chicago Park District explains what it’s like to work as a “social distancing ambassador” on the lakefront.
Issues: June 2020
What's Next for Northerly Island?
Chicago planned to turn the 91-acre peninsula into an oasis on Lake Michigan. A decade later, it’s a noble failure.
The New Summer Home Renaissance
City-dwellers with deep pockets are looking to invest in properties outside of Illinois. These four’s listing prices go a long way.
Four Chicago Picnic Kits (and Where to Eat Them)
Order pre-packed baskets with wine, cheese, ham, and truffle eclairs for socially distant outdoor dining.
A Vice President Duckworth Would Be Bad for Illinois
If she’s picked by Biden and they win, Duckworth would be the sixth consecutive one-term junior senator from our state.
Tavern Style Isn't Just Chicago's Signature Pizza, but Its Signature Food
Chicagoans are ordering a ton of thin-crust pies during the pandemic. A brief history of the style — and why it may edge out Italian beef as our quintessential delicacy.
A Crew to Remember
A new documentary catches up with members of the Manley High School team, which rowed its way to stardom from Chicago’s West Side in 1999.
The Storefront Alchemists
Organized by a Pilsen gallerist in the wake of the George Floyd protests, the Mural Movement connected boarded-up businesses to artists.
Can the Center Hold? Lightfoot Sure Hopes So.
For the beleaguered mayor, the middle road is also the path of most resistance.
Could COVID-19 Spark a Downstate Renaissance?
For decades, residents have fled Illinois’s smaller cities for Chicago. But some think the tables could turn, and quickly.