Five Things to Do: April 11-13

Chicago Magazine 4/10 6:59A Sarah Steimer

What to do in Chicago this weekend.

Photos from the Alzheimer’s Association’s “Power of Purple: A Reason to Hope Luncheon”

Chicago Magazine 4/8 6:36A Chicago Magazine

The Alzheimer’s Association’s “Power of Purple: A Reason to Hope Luncheon” held on March 13, 2025, at the Fairmont Chicago was a tremendous success.

Shopbop Spring Style Event

Sequins and Stripes 4/7 5:30A liz

Shopbop s Spring Style Event is here and filled with so many new arrivals and classic pieces for the season ahead! This is a great opportunity to refresh your wardrobe. I ve rounded up my favorites...

Five Things to Do: April 4-6

Chicago Magazine 4/3 5:54A Sarah Steimer

What to do in Chicago this weekend.

Great Lakes Tinned Fish

Chicago Magazine 4/2 1:00A Lynette Smith

Like many people these days, I’m obsessed with tinned fish. A peek into my pantry reveals two dozen cans, from Portuguese squid to Massachusetts mussels. Yet despite living a few blocks from Lake Michigan, I had no species from the Great Lakes....

Gulf to Bay & More

Chicago Magazine 4/1 3:22A Chicago Magazine

If you’re looking for more than your typical beach vacation, look no further than St. Pete-Clearwater. Nestled on the Gulf Coast of Florida and home to America’s Favorite Beaches, the sugar-white sand is second to none. But the beaches are just...

The Brutality and Nonsensicality

Chicago Magazine 4/1 1:00A Lynette Smith

Michael Shannon makes his leap into film directing with a Chicago-born drama about the parents of a school shooter.

Navy Polka Dot Dress

Sequins and Stripes 3/31 8:58A liz

shop this look: Rixo Polka Dot Dress , Margaux Demi Flats , Cuyana Mini Bucket Bag in Navy , Chimi Sunglasses , Theodosia Shell Necklace (use code LIZADAMS15 ) There is something so classic about a...

Coffee with Liz

Sequins and Stripes 3/30 2:37A liz

How do you limit your screen time? I m trying to be more present in my life. When my kids are around I really try to leave my phone in one place and not let it travel around the home with me. Caroline...

Lemont

Chicago Magazine 3/28 1:00A Lynette Smith

Resident Mike Adkesson, head of Brookfield Zoo Chicago, recommends these four spots.

The 10 Hottest Restaurants in Chicago Right Now

Chicago Magazine 3/27 1:00A Lynette Smith

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

JT’s Steak and Potato Sandwich

Chicago Magazine 3/26 1:00A Lynette Smith

For its prosaic name, the steak and potato sandwich at JT’s Genuine Sandwich Shop packs a whole lot into one roll: caraway-rubbed skirt steak, crisp fries, silky sweet onions, truffle mayo, Manchego cheese, and an assertive chimichurri sauce to...

The Awakening

Chicago Magazine 3/25 1:00A Chicago Magazine

This adapted excerpt from Karen Lewis’s posthumous new memoir recounts the transformation of the Chicago Teachers Union into a disrupter of the status quo.

The Prettiest Spring Dress

Sequins and Stripes 3/24 2:46A liz

shop this look: La Ligne Floral Dress , Pamela Munson Clutch , Andrea Gomez Bella Platforms Spring has arrived and special occasions are filling the calendar. I was determined to find some new spring...

Spring Wedding Guest Dresses

Sequins and Stripes 3/21 4:24A liz

shop these wedding guest dress styles and more here Tis the season for weddings and we re rounding up the best wedding guest dresses to wear! All different styles in a rainbow of colors for every...