Gift Guide for Teachers

Sequins and Stripes 12/5 7:04A liz

Stationary , Hair Clip , Mug , Picture Frame , Keychain , Tote , Watering Globes , Notebook Set , Succulent , Floral Crackers , Ember Mug , Weekly Planner , Candle , Touchland Hand Sanitizers Oh...

John’s Favorite Fries and Where to Eat at Chicago Airports

Chicago Magazine 12/2 12:00A Sarah Steimer

John breaks down what makes a great fry and where to find them. Amy takes us on a quick tour of where to eat at Midway and O'Hare airports.

Plaid Dress for December

Sequins and Stripes 12/1 4:42A liz

shop this look : Few Moda Plaid Dress (wearing a small), Flabelus x Sea Velvet Flats , Liffner Woven Tote , Bauble Bar Tennis Bracelet I can t believe it is December but I am fully committed to...

Loeffler Randall Holiday Dress

Sequins and Stripes 11/24 12:25A liz

shop this look: Loeffler Randall Willy Mini Dress (wearing a 4), Loeffler Randall Caged Heels , Toteme Leopard Clutch I love a party dress and the silhouette on this Leoffler Randall Willy dress is...

Three Inexpensive Days in Chicago

Chicago Magazine 11/21 3:39A Sarah Steimer

Other guides to our city limit travelers with high prices and select neighborhoods. We'll take you all over town — on the cheap.

Polished Up

Chicago Magazine 11/19 2:14A Lynette Smith

Maplewood, a brewery and distillery, has long been known for its canned beers like Son of Juice IPA. But since 2017 it has also run a semihidden taproom hard up against a weed-choked highway overpass in Avondale, and since earlier this year that...

How to Build a Chicago-Style Thanksgiving

Chicago Magazine 11/18 12:00A Sarah Steimer

Writer Chandra Ram joins John and Amy to discuss how to add local flavor to the big meal.

Chicagoans of the Year

Chicago Magazine 11/18 12:00A Chicago Magazine

From everyone’s favorite high school choir to a certain holy father, these honorees brought pride to this city in a tumultuous time.

Holiday Plaid and My Favorite Pants

Sequins and Stripes 11/17 3:24A liz

shop this look: Hunter Bell Plaid Top , La Ligne Colby Pants , Loeffler Randall Heels , Toteme Leopard Clutch , Electric Picks Bean Necklace Holiday outfits on repeat over here. I plan on wearing...

50 Gifts Under $50

Sequins and Stripes 11/17 2:26A liz

50 Gifts under $50: Plate , Candles , Lip Mask , Eye Patches , Tomato Candle , Salt , Coffee Mug , Hair Serum, Picture Frame , Tower 28 Set , Claw Clip , Mascara , Screaming Blast Book , Gift Tags ,...

Gift Guide for the Working Gal

Sequins and Stripes 11/13 5:56A liz

Gifts for the Working Gal : Scalloped Lamp , Stationary , Computer Sleeve , Pens , Spiral Notebook , Croissant Mouse Pad , Table Lamp , Tote , Needlepoint Pillow , Rattan Organizer , Initial Cup ,...

Chicago and Its Suburbs Unite Against ICE

Chicago Magazine 11/13 4:38A Sarah Steimer

The influx of federal agents in the Chicago area is aligning us more closely than ever.

Snack Attack

Chicago Magazine 11/13 12:00A Lynette Smith

In Tokyo, students, coworkers, and pals will gather at an izakaya to drink beer and highballs, snack on yakitori, and hang out until the last train home. Hugo Leung, who owns Bridgeport’s Shinya Ramen House, tapped this spirit two years ago to...

Cafe Yaya’s Black Garlic Tahini

Chicago Magazine 11/12 1:07A Lynette Smith

Ask a sourdough baker, a sauerkraut maker, or anyone else who dabbles in fermentation: Time is the secret ingredient for unlocking profound layers of flavor. Take, for instance, black garlic, produced by holding standard garlic at warm...

2 A.M.

Chicago Magazine 11/11 12:00A Chicago Magazine

We asked six photographers to capture a slice of the city at an hour when most Chicagoans are asleep. Here’s what they came back with one Thursday in September.