RIP <i>Playboy</i>, Unlikely Midwestern Symbol of Sexual Revolution

RIP Playboy, Unlikely Midwestern Symbol of Sexual Revolution

By Edward McClelland

The magazine, which ceased publication last week amid fallout from the coronavirus outbreak, never shook its middlebrow ethos. Read more

A Shut-In’s Survival Guide

By Grace Perry

Chicagoans are a compulsively social bunch as the weather gets warmer. Here’s how to keep your social distance without losing your mind. Read more

Chicago Distillers Build a Vigilante Hand Sanitizer Industry

By Ghazala Irshad

As COVID-19 continues its deadly sweep across the U.S., purveyors are prepared to manufacture the product long-term. Read more

ESPN's Michael Wilbon on Life Without Sports

By Mike Thomas

The commentator, 61, on coronavirus, the importance of being a tough dad, and more. Read more

E-Dancing Through the Pandemic

By Adrienne Gunn

Can a virtual rave ease my COVID-rattled mind? Read more

Peter Sagal's Quarantine Diary: on Wait Wait in Isolation

By Peter Sagal

The first weekend of sheltering in place brings an awkward group run, a soirée of one, and a rethink of radio. Read more

Peter Sagal's Quarantine Diary

The host of NPR’s “Wait Wait … Don’t Tell Me!” will be regularly blogging for us as he shelters in place. Day 1: Legos, Ahnold, and wave-averse neighbors. Read more

Updated: 50 Remote Workouts to Do During COVID

By Cindy Kuzma

Our regularly updated guide to Chicago-based (but available anywhere) workouts, meditation sessions, and more. Read more

How Chicago Dealt With the 1918 Spanish Flu

By Edward McClelland

Tim Kinsella: I Barely Made It Out of Italy

By Tim Kinsella

After two months performing around the country, the Chicago musician, writing from self-quarantine, recounts its wildfire coronavirus outbreak. Read more

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