What’s For Sale on Ashland Avenue?

Chicago Magazine 12/23 12:00A Sarah Steimer

Ashland Avenue is one of Chicago’s busiest streets that runs through almost the entire city. After branching off from Clark Street on the North Side, it runs south where it ends at 95th Street. Or does it? Like many city streets, it appears in...

Tenenbaum’s Garden

Chicago Magazine 12/22 12:00A Lynette Smith

A Chicago rabbi has made it his mission to care for the indigent, in life and in death.

The 10 Hottest Restaurants in Chicago Right Now

Chicago Magazine 12/22 12:00A Lynette Smith

The city’s most buzzed-about restaurants this month, in order of heat

Winter Neutrals

Sequins and Stripes 12/19 2:18A liz

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Midcentury Modern Homes Under $450,000

Chicago Magazine 12/15 12:00A Sarah Steimer

You can purchase an affordable time capsule — so long as you head out of Chicago.

Michael Mann on the True Chicago Story Behind Heat

Chicago Magazine 12/15 12:00A Sarah Steimer

On the 30th anniversary of his influential heist classic, the Chicago-born director discusses the real-life cop-versus-robber rivalry that sparked the film’s creation.

Chicago’s Other Iconic Highway

Chicago Magazine 12/11 1:00A Sarah Steimer

A new book celebrates U.S. 41, an overlooked route that also celebrates its 100th birthday in 2026.

The Man Behind the Shield

Chicago Magazine 12/9 12:00A Chicago Magazine

Under Larry Snelling’s watch, violent crime is down in Chicago. To understand his approach, you have to understand where he comes from — and the lessons he’s learned.

Photos from Paws Chicago’s 24th Annual Fur Ball Gala

Chicago Magazine 12/8 4:00A Chicago Magazine

Hundreds of sharply dressed canines and their humans walked the red carpet in support of the city’s largest No Kill Animal Shelter.

How Chicago Is Using Lawsuits to Force Change

Chicago Magazine 12/8 12:00A Chicago Magazine

The city's civil action against Glock shows how a municipal legal department can be deployed as a weapon for reform.

What’s For Sale in Chicago’s Prewar Apartments

Chicago Magazine 12/8 12:00A Sarah Steimer

A few properties on our list include those designed by Robert S. De Golyer, a master of pre-war architecture.

Gift Guide for Teachers

Sequins and Stripes 12/5 7:04A liz

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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

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Loeffler Randall Holiday Dress

Sequins and Stripes 11/24 12:25A liz

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