It’s the Summer of Royko in Chicago
A one-man show about the famous columnist is just one of several Royko-focused events scheduled in the coming months.
Custom Placements: Front Page Lead
Riding the CTA is a Snapshot of Chicago — and America
Chicago is a reflection of America, and the CTA is a reflection of Chicago. If you want to improve one, you’ll have to improve the other.
The Cafe Celebrating Puerto Rican Heritage and Resilience
Chucherías Tropical Creations is an homage to owner Sachayra Cintron’s upbringing, and an effort to preserve Humboldt Park’s culture.
A Japanese Spot in the Burbs Shows It’s Variety, Not Volume
And why Omarcito’s is our spot for patio dining and personality.
Marina’s Bistro’s Mofongo
For Marina’s Bistro chef-owner Eric Roldan, mofongo — a rib-sticking mash of garlicky plantains — has an elemental quality. “It represents the definition of what Puerto Rican cuisine is,” says Roldan, who likes to pair it with bistec encebollado or another stewed meat. While mofongo often incorporates chicharrones or mojo sauce, the simplified version in this recipe gets a … Read more
The Condos Better Known as the Bob Newhart Building
At least one resident of the Thorndale Beach Condominiums wants to see more acknowledgement of the actor’s impact on the neighborhood.
A Man About Town
The author visited every one of Chicago’s 77 community areas. Here’s what he learned.