Agenda: January 2022
Top 10 reasons to fill up your calendar this month
Custom Placements: Front Page Lead
Unmaking a Murderer
Chester Weger served 59 years behind bars for one of the most heinous crimes in this state’s history. Now out of prison, he is on a mission to prove his innocence, with help from a high-profile lawyer. Inside the effort to exonerate the “Starved Rock Killer.”
Talking Points: Arwady’s Optimism, Police Retirements, 90s Nostalgia
This month’s conversation starters.
Ayana Contreras Spotlights the Power of Black Excellence
In Energy Never Dies, Contreras explores the surprising connections among Chicago’s tastemakers and cultural innovators.
Four Pricey Pads For Sale in Chicago’s Gold Coast
From a Beaux-Arts limestone to a wing of the former Playboy mansion — here’s what’s for sale in the Gold Coast.
Ranking the 7 Lincoln-Douglas Debate Sites in Illinois
From Freeport to Jonesboro: how seven Illinois towns honor the debates that took place on their soil.
Mighty Violet’s Chicago Cards Pep Up Mailboxes
Designer Kathleen Toomey helps you send bold greetings, Chicago-style.
Ever Tried a Horseshoe Sandwich?
Travel to Central Illinois for “an indigestible but satisfying collection of toast, fried egg, ham and French-fried potatoes.”
Recipe: Gingerbread Churros for a Festive Finish
Baker Angela Diaz of You’re a Cookie offers a twist on her childhood favorite.