American Pope: Leo’s Chicago Origin Story
Before Rome, there was Chicago. This exclusive excerpt from a new biography recounts Pope Leo’s...
Home > Reviews
Chicago Magazine City life
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.
Photos From Barrel Night 2020
On February 19, Chicago magazine hosted 350 spirits enthusiasts at the West Loop event space City...
Oak Parked: Day 14 in Quarantine with Peter Sagal
The second full week brings a through-the-window encounter with Chris Ware, growing cabin fever, and...
When This Is All Over, Chicago Could Have a Lot More Chains
A walk down Clark Street warns of a bleak future for the city's dining scene.
The Chicago Scientists Trying to Save Our Lives
Researchers at southwest suburban Argonne National Laboratory are on the forefront of the fight against...
Why Sahar Mustafah Doesn’t Do Happy Endings
In her debut novel The Beauty of Your Face, a hate-driven shooting upends a suburban...
Eighteen Thousand Green Acres You Can Still Explore
At the site of an old bomb factory, Midewin National Tallgrass Prairie has survived statewide...
The Rent Is Due. What Now?
Activists and legislators want Gov. Pritzker to overturn Illinois's rent control ban and issue a...
10 Stories You Should Read Right Now
How Chicago dealt with the 1918 Spanish flu, where to order takeout and see local...
The Things That Never Were
As the city entered lockdown, we sent a team of photographers to capture scenes of...
How Not to Lose Every Remaining Nice Thing
A list of rules for holding onto the shreds of society that will help us...