From stories steeped in the rhythms of the city to a lighthearted romance, these new novels by Chicago-connected authors provide ample beach-chair fodder. Read more
With his new book, Kevin M. Schultz reclaims the “grand centrist philosophy” of American life. Read more
Influencer Kat Abughazaleh is getting national buzz for her run for Congress. But how well does she know the district she’d represent? We quizzed her. Read more
Juliana Stratton received nods from both JB and Senator Duckworth, but the lieutenant governorship offers few opportunities to build a political record. Read more
With ridership lagging and a fiscal reckoning looming, the L is in trouble. Here’s why our train is worth saving. Read more
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Our Editor's Go-to Green City Vendors and Seafood Joints
Farmers' markets are back! And seafood season is always upon us. Read more
With ridership lagging and a fiscal reckoning looming, the L is in trouble. Here’s why our train is worth saving. Read more
This adapted excerpt from Karen Lewis’s posthumous new memoir recounts the transformation of the Chicago Teachers Union into a disrupter of the status quo. Read more
A lab at the University of Chicago is protecting artists from theft by a new adversary: the machines. Read more