Known to real estate insiders as "pocket listings," these hush-hush deals happen before buyers get a chance to make an offer. And in Chicago, they're on the rise. Read more
The local native and Ghost World creator narrates his circa-1978 vision of Chicago, a comic illustration on display at the Museum of Contemporary Art. Read more
By Selena Fragassi, Scott Standley, and Graham Meyer
We caught up with two rock stars and a Pulitzer-winning composer to talk about what they're listening to, where they're traveling, and what they like about playing in Chicago. Read more
Here's how two of summer's biggest fests match up in a head to head comparison, dished out by two guys who should know: Organizers Mike Reed and Perry Farrell. Read more