On the Disappearing “Chi-caw-go”
The pronunciation of our fair city by the lake is a matter of local controversy — and like anywhere else, regional speech is giving way to national speech.
Issues: November 2020
The Speakership Used to Be Meaningless
George Ryan once gave up the job to become lieutenant governor, an office so worthless his predecessor had quit out of boredom. What changed?
What’s for Sale at Fort Sheridan?
A look at the Holabird and Roche–designed former Army base
Searching for Ms. Miller
Delving into Chicago’s past, the author picked up the trail of a forgotten literary light whose life uncannily paralleled their own.
If the Dems Are Smart, They’ll Draw Underwood a Better Map
IL-14 was designed as a Republican “vote sink” to corral as many red votes as possible into a single district. Then, a promising young Democrat won it.
Recipe: Sahil Sethi’s Brussels Sprouts Foogath
Photos: Jeff Marini Brussels sprouts are a holiday table mainstay, but this year, why not take a page from Sahil Sethi of the West Loop’s Rooh and give the vegetable an Indian twist? Sethi loves foogath, a popular southwest Indian dish usually made with coconut and cabbage or French beans, and swaps in Brussels sprouts. … Read more
A Beer for Chicago History Geeks
Made with corn and cluster hops, Seipp’s Extra Pale Pilsner is modeled after one of the city’s most popular pre-Prohibition brews.
How Darling Shear Keeps a Joyous Daily Routine
The dancer eats for nourishment, strolls for exercise, and climbs the occasional tree to unwind.
Could Trump Lose Trump Tower Chicago?
On paper, he owes more than $50 million to his own LLC affiliated with the building. It’ll take a court to crack open the reason why, but that could happen now with the New York AG circling.
Gourmet To-Go: Giant Hits the Road
In Episode 8 of Gourmet To-Go, we visit the newly mobile Logan Square hotspot, piloted by chef Jason Vincent.