Soaring from the river’s edge, the St. Regis Chicago is one of the most significant additions to the skyline in a generation. The architect talks about its most innovative features, showcased in these images. Read more
For years, Scott Simkus and his pals dug through old newspapers looking for long-lost Negro League box scores. Now, the MLB is adopting their research. Read more
For Chicago's 50th anniversary, we talk to the former longtime editor about putting a nude woman on the cover and reporting on Trump and Lady Di Read more
By Kathleen Rooney Photography by Stephanie Bassos
Every building tells a story — about its residents, its neighborhood, its city. Prompted by a new historical research project, novelist Kathleen Rooney got to know one of them. Read more
It's been an epic half century. To celebrate the magazine's 50th birthday, we've ranked the past five decades' most significant events, drawing on our own archives to bring them to life. Read more
