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The Golden Age of the Sandwich
Photography by Jeff MariniIllustrations by Sarah Becan
With restaurants all over town pivoting to takeout, the handheld meal is enjoying a Renaissance. Whether you skew old-school (gym shoe, anyone?) or newfangled (hello, Cambodian fried chicken), our celebration of all things sammies is packed with recipes, chef tips, great veggie options, and much more. Read more
The Judgment of T Rex
By Rebecca Makkai
Photography by Dennis Elliott
This summer, long-simmering grievances against the doyenne of Chicago’s drag scene exploded, and Boystown will never be the same. Read more
The Police Union's Last Stand
By Aimee Levitt Photography by Lucy Hewett
As demands for reform grow deafening, the Fraternal Order of Police and its firebrand leader are digging in for the fight of their lives. Read more
Moran Cerf Wants to Get Inside Your Head
By Rebecca MakkaiPhotography by Saverio Truglia
The enigmatic Northwestern University neuroscientist, TED Talk star, and former hacker has some advice for you: Don’t believe everything your brain tells you. Read more
Top Docs for Fitness Junkies
Interviews by Samantha YadronIllustration by Tim Easley
Even a well-oiled machine breaks down now and then. Head to one of these 148 orthopedic specialists, chosen as the best locally by their peers, to keep your body running smoothly … on trails, tracks, and treadmills. Read more
When COVID Came to Cook County Jail
By Bryan Smith
Photography by David Kasnic
At the peak of the pandemic, the crowded city within a city became a top hot spot. Facing cases on a mass scale, officials and doctors had to leap into action without a playbook. This is the story of how they beat back the outbreak — and how close they came to catastrophe. Read more
Fall Fashion 2020: Shelter in Style
Photos by Brian SorgStyling by Jessica Moazami
A fall fashion guide that combines two of our favorite homebound trends: adopting a pet in need and adding bold color to brighten our days Read more
What Makes Willie Run?
By Kim BrooksPhotography by Nolis Anderson
Willie Wilson has taken on mayors and presidents. He’s been called a savior of the Black community and a charlatan. Now, as he embarks on another wildcard political campaign — to take down Senator Dick Durbin — allies and enemies alike are asking: Does he really think he can win? Read more
Get Your Grill On
By Carly Boers, Amy Cavanaugh, Maggie Hennessy, and John Kessler
Photos by Jeff Marini
It’s high season for putting heat to meat — and to watermelon, corn, cactus, even a PB&J sandwich. With everything from ingenious s’mores recipes to a meat-shopping guide, here’s what you need to master outdoor cooking. Read more