American Pope: Leo’s Chicago Origin Story
Before Rome, there was Chicago. This exclusive excerpt from a new biography recounts Pope Leo’s...
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Behind the Bike Lane Backlash
There has been major backpedaling on support for protected lanes in Chicago. What’s behind the...
A Painter’s Guide to Ukrainian Village
Painter and mold maker Loc Hong recommends these four spots.
Read Our Award-Nominated Stories
Check out some of Chicago magazine’s best 2023 stories, from a profile of a master...
Richard Wright’s Theatrical Dreams
The Chicago author found great success as a novelist but struggled as a playwright. Here’s...
Lori Lightfoot
The former mayor, 61, on her enemies, lessons from COVID, and why she’s finished with...
Glen Ellyn
Alicia Hauge, co-owner of Common Good Cocktail House, recommends these four spots.
Chris Ware
The cartoonist, 56, on why he doesn’t script his stories and why self-confidence is overrated
Skilling Has Retired — Along with Winter
We'll have weather without our beloved meteorologist, but will we still have the fourth season?
History Rewritten
A Portage Park illustrator preserves Chicago’s past one letter at a time.
Why Do Chicagoans Say “Jewels” Instead of “Jewel”?
Have you ever shopped for groceries at Jewels? If you have, you’re pronouncing the store’s...
A Road by Any Other Name
Some of our most famous expressways and highways have notable namesakes — while others have...
The Thompson Center Reboot
Architectural treasure? Taxpayer money pit? Charming fixer-upper? Spaceship? All of the above? Here’s what to...