Five Things To Do: August 12-14

Chicago Magazine 8/12 11:26A Sarah Steimer

What to do in Chicago this weekend.

Record Plant Smashed Plastic Is Keeping It Local

Chicago Magazine 8/12 8:28A Sarah Steimer

Known for pressing vinyl for Chicago artists, the shop’s new partnership with Jeff Tweedy will help keep the records spinning.

Coffee with Liz • August 12, 2022

Sequins and Stripes 8/11 11:00P Liz

How do you celebrate birthdays in your house? Any fun traditions? Honestly Dave and I have never personally been big birthday people! I ve never been the friend that cares if someone forgets my...

My Fitness Journey

Sequins and Stripes 8/11 3:17A Liz

*old photos This is kind of a long story but I feel like I have to tell the entire thing to help you understand the mindset shift that has happened over the past 20 years of my life! Fitness and...

This Month’s Obsession: Local Chile Crisps

Chicago Magazine 8/10 6:15A Lynette Smith

Chile crisps are all the rage — and you can find them made right here in Chicago.

What Weather Forecasters Know

Chicago Magazine 8/9 6:20A Lynette Smith

Three of Chicago’s top meteorologists?—?Brant Miller, Cheryl Scott, and Tom Skilling?—?share what they’ve learned from years of tracking this city’s fickle and often extreme weather.

End of Summer Favorites

Sequins and Stripes 8/9 1:07A Liz

Love the Label Dress , Ulla Johnson Blouse , Hunter Bell Blouse , Espacio Bracelets , Dragon Diffusion Tote , Rebecca De Ravenel Earrings , Loeffler Randall Headband , Tory Burch Pants , Le Specs...

What to wear in Ireland in the Summer: Carry-on Packing List

The Golden Girl 8/8 10:22A Jess

Shop the collage: 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5 / 6 / 7 / 8 / 9 / 10 / 11 / 12 / 13 / 14 / 15 / 16 Hello hello! I hope you are having an AMAZING summer! I won t lie–the time I ve taken off posting has been much [...

The Most Corrupt Addresses in the Chicago Area

Chicago Magazine 8/4 2:31A Sarah Steimer

Where some of the biggest arrests, scandals, and busts have taken place.

Chicago’s Top Real Estate Agents: 2022

Chicago Magazine 8/2 3:26A Chicago Magazine

The real estate agents in our annual rankings of top sellers saw their numbers swell thanks to an unprecedented market.

Chicago’s Top Real Estate Teams

Chicago Magazine 8/2 3:19A Chicago Magazine

Rankings based on 2021 residential sales in the six-county metro area

Carousing 1-2-3, Korean Style

Chicago Magazine 8/1 9:26A Lynette Smith

When friends get together in Korea, the destination typically isn’t a single restaurant or bar but rather a whole entertainment district with several stops along the way, each round with its own name in Korean. In the North Shore’s version of...

Why Are So Many Chicago Businesses Named After Michoacan?

Chicago Magazine 8/1 7:45A Sarah Steimer

The short answer? Because it's come to mean great Mexican food.

Best Weed Pens of 2022 – Top 5 Brands Tested & Reviewed

Chicago Magazine 8/1 4:54A Julie Szamlewski

The ever-impressive list of cannabis oil products is constantly advancing in quality and ingenuity, with THC oil manufacturers continually innovating to bring us better products. Weed pens with CBD, THC and other hemp cannabinoids are becoming...

Best THC Cartridge of 2022 – Top 5 Relaxing & Rechargeable Brands

Chicago Magazine 8/1 4:54A Julie Szamlewski

Prefilled THC vape cartridges are a great way to enjoy your favorite cannabis strains without having to fuss with the messy process of packing a bowl or waiting for cannabis edibles to kick in. With the nearly immediate onset, THC vape cartridges...