For nearly two centuries, the events that transpired in Chicago on August 15, 1812, had been known as the Fort Dearborn Massacre. What really happened on that hot August morning in Chicago 197 years ago? Read more
We found a whole slew of great ways to eat well for less—trusty BYOs, prix fixe stunners, and places that don't seem to realize how good they are Read more
From great places to
sled and cross-country ski to more offbeat activities like mushing and ice-boating, this interactive map is full of ideas to get you out of your indoor rut. Browse activities by scrolling or navigating the map, and click on each item for more information. Read more
Austerity is the word these days, and one way to stay within your budget is to get stuff fixed. But where to go? Turn to our guide to Chicago's best fixers in 36 categories. Read more
Good: the well spoken of, the longtime favorites, the new and surprising. Better: the perfect extra fillip, the graceful technique, the revelatory debut. Best: See below Read more
These days, you can get a decent burger pretty much anywhere in Chicago. Where do you go to get a great one? Here, our 30 favorites—upscale, downscale, or just plain messy Read more
