The 10 Hottest Restaurants in Chicago Right Now

Chicago Magazine 2/19 12:00A Lynette Smith

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

Five Things to Do: February 13-16

Chicago Magazine 2/12 4:48A Sarah Steimer

What to do and see in Chicago this weekend.

Prime Time for the Primaries

Chicago Magazine 2/11 12:00A Lynette Smith

Election Day in Illinois is March 17. Yup, St. Patrick’s Day. So for the love of God, Chicago: Vote early. Here’s what to know about the congressional races.

Six Reasons Not to Move Your Business to Florida

Chicago Magazine 2/9 5:18A Sarah Steimer

Ken Griffin left Chicago for Miami — but we're not taking the bait.

What to Know About the 2026 Auto Show

Chicago Magazine 2/5 9:11A Sarah Steimer

Some people brighten February’s winter drudgery with flowers, hearts, and chocolate, but the Windy City does it with horsepower. The 2026 Chicago Auto Show kicks off February 7 at McCormick Place, 2301 S. King Drive, and runs (as always) through...

Five Things to Do: February 6-8

Chicago Magazine 2/5 12:00A Sarah Steimer

What to do in Chicago this weekend.

Is It “Wiener’s Circle” or “Wieners Circle”?

Chicago Magazine 2/4 12:00A Lynette Smith

Chicago’s most famous hot dog stand has a punctuation issue. We are talking, of course, about the Wiener[’]s Circle in Lincoln Park. The lettering on the building says “Wiener’s,” but the signature marquee has “Wieners” —  sans apostrophe — as...

Everything I Use to Get A Good Workout at Home

Sequins and Stripes 1/27 6:34A liz

I have been sharing my workouts here and on my social channels for years. Especially since it became a daily habit in my life after having our second son, Jack. You can browse my archives with loads...

Polar Plunge® Chicago for Special Olympics Illinois presented by Special Children’s Charities

Chicago Magazine 1/27 6:14A Chicago Magazine

Polar Plunge® Chicago for Special Olympics Illinois presented by Special Children’s Charities is coming up on Sunday, March 1 at North Avenue Beach. This iconic winter fundraiser supports people with intellectual and developmental disabilities in...

The 10 Hottest Restaurants in Chicago Right Now

Chicago Magazine 1/22 12:00A Lynette Smith

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

Ep. 19: Cold Weather Bar and Restaurant Recs

Chicago Magazine 1/21 12:00A Sarah Steimer

When the temperature drops, John and Amy bundle up and head to particular spots across Chicago, whether for the cozy atmospheres or tropical vibes.

Vacation Ready

Sequins and Stripes 1/19 5:25A liz

We are heading to the Virgin Islands today! We are spending two days on St. Thomas before heading back to Lovango (a trip we took with our kids last year and loved!) for the rest of the week. After not traveling for Christmas I can’t tell you how...

All-Day Eats

Chicago Magazine 1/16 12:00A Lynette Smith

In 2022, a fire forced the closure of the Goose Island staple Art’s Drive-In, which had been slinging diner classics since 1967. Then, last February, it returned. It’s now under the ownership of Alex Stratakos, an industry vet who ran spots like...

Revisiting City News Bureau, Chicago’s Trusted Agency

Chicago Magazine 1/13 12:00A Sarah Steimer

A new book sets the record straight on how CNB broke stories for more than a century.

Who Will Be Chicago’s Next Mayor?

Chicago Magazine 1/12 12:00A Lynette Smith

As Brandon Johnson flails, speculation turns to who might succeed him. A year out from the election, we analyze the potential field.