Lauren Underwood’s Long Game
The former nurse who flipped Illinois’s 14th District rode into Congress with a historic freshman class. She may have a better shot than any of them at making real change happen.
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Haki R. Madhubuti
The poet, 79, on the role books played in his youth, his mother’s murder, and mentor Gwendolyn Brooks
How to Spend $400 at Afore
A new line of beauty products by Chicago-based doctor to the stars Julius Few may trick Father Time into thinking you’re 21 again.
Lollapalooza 2021: Photos of Stages and the Scene
ICYMI, one of the world’s largest music festivals is in Chicago this weekend. Don’t miss our exclusive look at Lolla fashion (it never disappoints!). And check back all weekend long for news, more photos, and updates on the festival.
Lollapalooza 2021 Fashion: Our Favorite Looks
Attendees and performers alike are gracing this year’s music festival with bold, colorful, and classic trends.
What ‘Gays Judge the Neighborhood’ Think of Celeb Homes
An Edgebrook couple who spent the pandemic assessing residences on Facebook with their HGTV-like feed take on the rich and famous for us.
Best of the New Chicago
The 58 people, places, foods, and finds that emerged from the darkness of the pandemic to make our reopened city even better than before
Best Virtual Live Comedy Experience
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