The Best Dishes We Ate in 2016 Chicago's dining critics ate far and wide this past year. These are the dishes they're still dreaming about. Read more
The 8 Most Chicago Songs of 2016 By Britt Julious Local artists gained national attention with gritty, honest, lyrically complex music that is unapologetically rooted here. Read more
The Best Chicago Magazine Photos in 2016 By Martha Williams It has been an amazing year in pictures, from food and culture to politics and sports. Here, a selection of memorable images from Chicago magazine in 2016. Read more
Mark Kirk: The Last Lincoln Republican By Edward McClelland The junior senator's last day approaches, and Congress (and the GOP) is worse off for it. Read more
Arun's Isn't Closing After All—It's Just Getting Some Upgrades By Penny Pollack and Carly Boers The main man will be back in the kitchen after the five-week closure, too. Read more
Rahm's Emails: Billionaire Friends, Curt Replies, and Plenty of Loopholes By Carol Felsenthal Not satisfied with the lack of juicy details in Mayor Emanuel's newly released emails? Wait 'til next month. Read more
In a City of Big Water Projects, Is Chicago's Little Green Infrastructure Working? By Whet Moser A new pilot project aims to evaluate and guide the future of Chicago's long battle with water. Read more
Chicago Firehouse Makes Its Return in January By Penny Pollack and Carly Boers John Caputo (Bin 36, Labriola Ristorante & Café) will take over the kitchen, along with 80 percent of the former staff. Read more
