Two Edward Humrich Designs and Other MCMs For Sale
Humrich’s wood, brick, and glass houses feature long and low designs, with broad overhangs and exterior and interior spaces flowing into one another.
Sarah Steimer
Revisiting What Has Disappeared
On his podcast, Vanished Chicagoland, Pete Kastanes records memories of businesses that have faded into history.
A Tale of Two Chicagos in the Runoff
Mount Greenwood and Logan Square offer a look at the issues that matter to Vallas and Johnson supporters.
Lollapalooza Lineup Goes Light on Legacy Acts
The 2023 edition of the fest will have more than 170 artists to play across nine stages — both record highs.
Five Pricey Properties That Might Surprise You
They may not be cheap, but these homes boast some features you’d never expect.
Youse Hear About Inclusive Language?
Once considered an unsophisticated term, “youse” may be one of the most gender-neutral ways to address others.
Want Great Lakes Water? Move Here.
The late Sam Kinison, the second-funniest comedian to come out of Illinois, launched his career with a riff about solving world hunger. “Stop sending them food,” Kinison whispered, then screamed, as was his shtick. “Don’t send them another bite. Send them U-Hauls. Send them a guy that says, ‘You know, we’ve been coming here giving … Read more
Fresh Snow Perspectives in Chicago
My work is often inspired by what I observe when walking or cycling through a city — very often by bike, as I am Dutch. My background is also in urban design, so I like to feature Chicago’s beautiful architecture, characteristic neighborhoods, iconic skyline — and how people use their city. Chicago winters are much … Read more
Riding Down the Most Dangerous Bikeway in Chicago
Milwaukee Avenue is, according to the city’s Department of Transportation, “Chicago’s busiest bikeway” — on a typical day, 2,736 cyclists pedal past the intersection with Elston Avenue. As a diagonal street, it offers a quick route into downtown, and it passes through the city’s most progressive neighborhoods — Avondale, Logan Square, Wicker Park — which … Read more