A Half Marathon Founder’s Guide to Flossmoor Interview by Judy Sutton Taylor Tom Dobrez, cofounder of the Hidden Gem Half Marathon, recommends these spots. Read more
How Did the Bears Get Their Name? Answered by Edward McClelland They were once the Chicago Staleys (imagine that logo). Read more
Why Dan Savage Keeps His Shirt On Interview by Mike Thomas The sex advice columnist, 59, on aging, coming out, and his predictable insecurities. Read more
The Nazi of Oak Park By Michael Soffer It was a stunning revelation: A respected high school custodian had been a concentration camp guard. This excerpt of a new book examines how the disclosure of a dark secret in the early ’80s divided a suburb. Read more
The Art of Japanese Sandwiches at Sando Street By Peter Gianopulos The offerings look posh enough to be served at a royal tea party but taste like they were crafted at a family-run izakaya. Read more
Where a Shoe Designer Shops By Web Behrens Sebastian Malczewski is a fan of idiosyncratic boutiques. Read more
Five Bitter Truths About Malört By Anthony Todd Chicago’s premier chronicler of liquid history, Josh Noel, has written the definitive tale of the divisive spirit. Here’s what we learned. Read more
Eight Great Fall Getaways By Nina Kokotas Hahn From a new spin on glamping to increased direct flights, the time is right to visit these destinations. Read more
A Photographer Captures the Lives of CPS Students By Melissa Ann Pinney Melissa Ann Pinney’s portraits offer an intimate view of students at two public high schools. Read more
