The Best <em>Chicago</em> Magazine Photographs in 2017

The Best Chicago Magazine Photographs in 2017

Words alone couldn't capture the breadth of stories we told in 2017. From wrestlers to refugees, the River to Brutalist buildings, here are the best shots of the year. Read more

Yep, Odinaka Ezeokoli's Episode of Easy Is His Real Life

By Elena Bruess

If you thought the story line of a rising Chicago comic juggling two part-time jobs sounded too real to be fiction, you were right. Read more

A Year of Grieving Publicly

By Deborah Shapiro

After Anjali Pinto’s husband died suddenly at age 30, the photographer didn’t turn inward. She turned to Instagram. Read more

10 Great Ways to Get Your Dose of Culture Over the Holidays

Picks for theater, jazz, art, and more: Wicked, BLKS, Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Dee Alexander Quartet, Mykele Deville and Jeffrey Michael Austin ... Read more

Best of 2017: Books Written by Chicagoans, About Chicago

By Adam Morgan

Plenty of local authors looked elsewhere for inspiration, but there's something special about writers tackling their hometown. Read more

How to Make a Scrooge Fly

By Catey Sullivan

Flight director Andrea Gentry gives the Goodman's Christmas Carol wings. Read more

Scottie McNiece on Unifying Chicago’s Music Scene

Interview by Christian Belanger

The International Anthem cofounder discusses the record label’s humble beginnings, the creativity of Chicago’s musicians, and more. Read more

11 Things to Do in Chicago This Week

Looking at H.H. Richardson’s “Other Chicago House”, Olivia Block, Messiah, Melanin Voices for Puerto Rico, Matt Braunger, and more Read more

Best of 2017: Chicago's 6 Best TV Appearances This Year

By Lindsey Romain

Our favorite shows that showcase the city (and are actually filmed here) Read more

10 Best Chicago Albums This Year

By Britt Julious

From daring hip-hop to mathy metal, our 10 favorite releases out of Chicago, ranked Read more

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