Five Barn-Like Homes for Sale
A nod to the region’s past, these farm-centric homes are open, airy, and agricultural.
Custom Placements: Front Page Lead
Places for Solo Dining and a $50 Meal for Two
Where’s a good place to dine solo? When I eat at a restaurant by myself, my preferred spot is at the bar, and I love the one at Elske in the West Loop. There you can order the tasting menu or go à la carte with the cheese plate, anchovies, and martinis. Another recommendation: Sepia … Read more
January Agenda
Top 10 reasons to fill up your calendar this month
Our Most Popular Stories of 2023
This year, we were transfixed by the story of a mobster-turned-informant, a mystery millionaire in Gage Park, and memories of the Highland Park shooting.
The 10 Hottest Restaurants in Chicago: January 2024
The city’s most buzzed-about restaurants this month
Frontera Grill’s Sous Chef Nabs Victory on Chopped
Javauneeka Jacobs won the Julia Child-themed challenge on the Food Network show this month.
Photo Gallery: 2023 Chicagoans of the Year Celebration
On Monday, Chicago honored its 2023 Chicagoans of the Year at The Dalcy in the Fulton Market District. The event — sponsored by Mariano’s and Dottie May’s — was MC’d by Phil Ponce, the former longtime host of WTTW’s Chicago Tonight. Honorees Andrew Glatt, Nicole Novotny, Christina Whitehouse, Amanda Williams, and Evelyn Figueroa accepted their … Read more
The Thompson Center Is Dead. Long Live the Loop Googleplex.
The latest reveal from Google raises as many questions as it offers answers about preservation, public access, and the building’s place in Chicago’s architectural heritage.