Dan Savage on LGBTQ Republicans and His Plan for Election Day
The Real O’Neals, an ABC comedy loosely based on the sex columnist's youth in Chicago, starts its second season October 11.
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A Tale of Troubled Boys
In 2009, Chicago filmmaker Margaret Byrne landed in rural Bertie County, North Carolina, to shoot a movie about a school for at-risk youth. She fell in love with the community,...
A Side-Eye Manifesto
Acid-tongued blogger Luvvie Ajayi brings her wit to the page in her debut book.
The History and Power of Chicago’s Block Clubs
Amanda Seligman’s new book Chicago’s Block Clubs: How Neighbors Shape the City uncovers the history of these little-studied groups. Here’s what we learned.
Through Chemo and Divorce, Gina Frangello Still Delivers on Third Novel
Every Kind of Wanting is about three couples who have a "community baby" through gestational surrogacy.
Our Guide to Live Lit Shows at Lit Crawl This Week
Looking for prose, comedy, theater, or poetry? Here’s what to see at the city’s newest bookworm bash.
8 Chicago Pet Instagrams You Should Be Following
Cover star Manny (@manny_the_frenchie) is not the only Chicago creature to take social media by storm. Here, eight others who have attracted a following.
19 Things to Do with Your Pet This Summer and Fall
Have fun with your buddy at these pet-friendly affairs—including a peanut-butter-licking contest (yes, really).
The Insider’s Guide to Pet-Friendly Chicago
Best dog parks, plus where to train your dog on the sly, grab a beer with your cat, and even rent a fish
Extreme Pet Pampering
Prove your dog (or cat) really is man’s best friend with these over-the-top treatments and treats.