Chicago Homes With Bars
You can find very 1970s wet bars throughout the region—whether in a classic Northwest side bungalow of the era, a late-midcentury ranch in Rolling Meadows, or snuck into older, more elevated old houses.
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‘Revolutionary Hillbilly’ Hy Thurman on His New Memoir
A Tennessee native, Thurman co-founded the Young Patriots, a group of poor white Appalachian migrants that organized in Uptown in the 1960s, became part of the original Rainbow Coalition, and changed politics in Chicago forever.
I Tried a Power Plate Workout and Didn’t Fall Off
Can working out on a vibrating platform make me as fit as a Russian cosmonaut?
Jesús “Chuy” García
The U.S. representative, 65, on Adam Toledo’s death, growing up in Mexico, and running for mayor
Chicago Homes Under $300,000
It’s a tight market, but if you’re willing to compromise, you can find a nice space at a decent price in neighborhoods throughout the city.
Ten Great Things to Do in May
Make the most of the spring weather this month: See an interactive exhibit exploring Dr. Jane Goodall’s life or exercise outdoors with PAWS Chicago.
Are There New Ways to Consume Cannabis?
Budtender Datrianna Meeks delves into new forms of cannabis intake — and ones that are coming soon.
Is Chicago Really in the ‘Midwest’?
Chicago was squeezed into Illinois to make it more Northern. It’s now the capital of the Midwest, but culturally, call it a Great Lakes state.
Find the Midcentury Modern Decor of Your Dreams at Heritage Trail Mercantile
A staple for North Shore antique collectors relocates, eclectic POV intact.
Revisiting Steve McMichael’s Heyday
Looking back at the former Bears wild man while he battles a debilitating disease.