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.
Photo Gallery: 2023 Chicagoans of the Year Celebration
On Monday, Chicago honored its 2023 Chicagoans of the Year at The Dalcy in the...
Hyde Park
Poet, educator, and radio host Mario Smith offers three things to experience in his hood.
The NFL’s Oldest Rivalry
Hint: It’s not the Bears and Packers.
Looking for Mr. Mr. Fungi
The distinctive graffiti tag seemed to be plastered all over the city. But who was...
Joe Shanahan
The Metro and Smartbar owner, 66, on DJ’ing, meeting Bob Dylan, and battling cancer
Photos from Chicago’s Secret Supper at Ummo
On November 6, Chicago magazine hosted its fourth Secret Supper of 2023 at the up-and-coming contemporary...
Some of the Best Pro Athletes to Hail From the Chicago Area
The Chicago area has produced more professional athletes than any city in the U.S. —...
Pool Hall Wisdom
Long before he wrote for shows like Chicago Fire and Chicago P.D., the author got...
Mr. T in Lake Forest and Woodward in Wheaton: Famous Folks Who Lived in the Burbs
Wherever you live in the Chicago area, someone famous once lived there, too. Here’s a...
A New Survey Asks Chicagoans: What’s Your Neighborhood?
"The first step of elevating a neighborhood as being important is naming it and identifying...