How Much Sanctuary Can Chicago Really Offer?

Chicago Magazine 3/10 1:00A Lynette Smith

Despite Chicago's determination to protect immigrants from Trump’s deportation efforts, the city is limited in what it can do.

Making The Pillowman for a Modern Chicago Audience

Chicago Magazine 3/7 4:29A Sarah Steimer

Concrete Content updates the play, drawing parallels to the city's history of police torture — while making theater that responds to the moment.

The Constant Pursuit of Health and Wellness

Sequins and Stripes 3/6 1:52A liz

Isn t it wild how social media responds to our current fixations? I m on a journey to get back to basics with my health commitment (while always maintaining a level of balance). More protein, more...

The Great AI Art Heist

Chicago Magazine 3/4 1:00A Chicago Magazine

A lab at the University of Chicago is protecting artists from theft by a new adversary: the machines.

Why Is Thin-Crust Pizza Known in Chicago as “Tavern Style”?

Chicago Magazine 3/3 8:27A Lynette Smith

Chicago’s first pizzeria, Granato’s, opened in 1924 on Taylor Street, but pizza did not become popular among the local masses until the early ’40s, after the end of Prohibition. It was served mostly in taverns, often as an enticement to drink...

Shopbop Hearts for March

Sequins and Stripes 3/3 5:30A liz

Alemais Dress , Hill House Cosmetic Bag , Krewe Sunglasses , Posse Vest , Freya Hat , Aqua Bendita Bikini , Cord Heart Bracelet , Castaner Sport Sandals , Sea Embroidered Top , Double Cobra Bracelet ,...

Milwaukee’s Kinnickinnic Avenue

Chicago Magazine 2/27 1:00A Lynette Smith

Milwaukee’s South Side is for more than beer slinging. The Bay View neighborhood, along South Kinnickinnic Avenue, is my holy grail of offbeat boutiques. On a recent visit, I was tempted to get a custom topper at McLaughlin Hayes Hat Co. (2250 S....

What to Wear Under $200

Sequins and Stripes 2/27 12:08A liz

shop these pieces right here We are launching a new series that is going to feature ideas of what to wear to certain things/life events and we are kicking it off with pieces under $200! You may have...

The 10 Hottest Restaurants in Chicago Right Now

Chicago Magazine 2/20 7:54A Lynette Smith

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

Lao Peng You’s Scallion Noodles

Chicago Magazine 2/20 1:00A Lynette Smith

Making the building blocks of Lao Peng You’s scallion noodles is just the project to while away a late-winter afternoon. Neutral oil is slowly, gently infused with four types of onions, and the byproducts in turn underscore a soy sauce that...

Beer Scientists

Chicago Magazine 2/19 1:00A Lynette Smith

By tapping new hops and out-there ingredients, Hop Butcher for the World has become one of Chicago’s buzziest breweries.

Next Big Things

Chicago Magazine 2/18 1:00A Chicago Magazine

From a teenage rapper who's blowing up to pro wrestling's great new villain, these 10 Chicagoans are poised to leave their mark.

Five Chicago Single-Family Homes For Sale

Chicago Magazine 2/17 2:00A Sarah Steimer

With possible changes to state zoning laws governing single-family houses on the horizon, let's look at a few on the market in the city now.

Our Trip to Lovango in the US Virgin Islands

Sequins and Stripes 2/13 3:17A liz

I want to preface this post by saying that Lovango generously hosted our family for a 4 night trip. I am so excited to share our experience with you. Last week we visited the Virgin Islands for the...

Overdue Bills

Chicago Magazine 2/12 1:00A Lynette Smith

Carla Kupe leads Chicago’s push toward a reparations program.