Where Ryan Dempster Gets a Massage Interview by Heidi Mitchell The former Cubs pitcher, now an analyst for MLB Network, shares the secret to keeping his body limber. Read more
Video: Surviving Chicago’s Ninja Warrior Gym By DS Shin Give it a shot at UltiFit, 2915 W. Montrose. Read more
Think You Could Survive American Ninja Warrior? I Tried in Albany Park By Rachel Bertsche Novice ninja Rachel Bertsche tries her hand at Northwest Side jungle gym UltiFit. Read more
Follow These Chicagoans on Your Next Vacation By Nina Kokotas Hahn Follow in-the-know locals on far-flung adventures that tap their unique expertise. Read more
How to Get a Dog Park Put in Your Neighborhood By Tim Balk As canine-friendly areas start popping up on the South Side, organizers share how to get one near you. Read more
Garfield Conservatory’s 30-Foot Agave Is Ready to Bloom By Claire Voon The spiky plant, which now sticks out of the hothouse's roof, is preparing for a once-in-a-lifetime flowering. Read more
The Illinois Flag Is Terrible By Edward McClelland The North American Vexillological Association ranked Illinois's flag 49th out of 72 state and provincial flags. So, what gives? Read more
I Tried Lifting Weights as Slowly as Possible and Wanted to Barf By Rachel Bertsche Is it possible to stay fit with just one (very slow) workout a week? Read more
Five Sweat Sessions for the Littlest Set By Cindy Kuzma Grown-ups aren’t the only ones booking classes at boutique fitness studios — try new ways to keep your kids moving when school’s out. Read more
Chicago’s Wackiest Nextdoor Posts By Hannah Edgar Imagine your zaniest neighbors — all in one place. That’s essentially Nextdoor, the hyperlocal social media platform that allows residents to connect. So, what are folks on your block concerned with? Read more
