Five Things to Do: April 17-19 What to do in Chicago this weekend.

Celebrate Earth Day, National Cat Lady Day, and more: Here's what to do in Chicago this weekend buff.ly/OEwt06o

Three New Cafes Inside Chic Shops Cool places to grab a bite are popping up inside more and more stores. Here are our new favorites.

Shopping can make you work up an appetite. Here are three store that also boast great cafes

The Lawyer For Good Six years after representing the family of George Floyd, Antonio Romanucci is back in Minneapolis, this time for Renee Good — and for a larger fight over accountability.

As a young Cook County public defender assigned to gun court in the mid-’80s, Romanucci saw how the police narrative shaped the way a case would proceed. “That’s when I understood this disparity that exists.” buff.ly/9fYVtWI

What Was Really Found in Capone’s Vault Forty years ago, and after much hype, little was discovered inside the gangster’s vault. Instead, it may have pried open Americans’ love of reality TV.

Forty years ago, and after much hype, little was discovered inside Al Capone's purported vault at the Lexington Hotel. Instead, it may have pried open Americans’ love of reality TV.

Ep. 25: The Restaurants We’ve Revisited Lately Another round-robin episode where Amy and John chat about what's new at some old favorites.

John sees the light at El Che, Amy falls for the fries at Gibson's, and they both delight over some suburban favorites. Our new episode of “Dish From Chicago Magazine:”

That’s Yohance Lacour, host of the Invisible Institute’s deservedly Pulitzer Prize-winning podcast “You Didn’t See Nothin.”

The Lawyer For Good Six years after representing the family of George Floyd, Antonio Romanucci is back in Minneapolis, this time for Renee Good — and for a larger fight over accountability.

“I always have a little chip on my shoulder,” Romanucci says. “I feel like I’ve always had to prove myself.”

The Sneaker Brand That Started in Prison Yohance Lacour learned his leather craft by watching other inmates and studying fashion magazines that circulated through the yard.

Sneaker maker Yohance Lacour learned his leather craft in, of all places, prison. www.chicagomag.com/chicago-maga...

The Lawyer For Good Six years after representing the family of George Floyd, Antonio Romanucci is back in Minneapolis, this time for Renee Good — and for a larger fight over accountability.

“He’s a true believer,” says attorney Ben Crump. “Tony believes the Constitution is for everyday citizens as much as it is for the rich and powerful.” buff.ly/9fYVtWI

Ep. 25: The Restaurants We’ve Revisited Lately Another round-robin episode where Amy and John chat about what's new at some old favorites.

New podcast episode! We have another round-robin show where Amy and John chat about what's new at some old favorite spots. www.chicagomag.com/dining-drink...

The Lawyer For Good Six years after representing the family of George Floyd, Antonio Romanucci is back in Minneapolis, this time for Renee Good — and for a larger fight over accountability.

Six years after representing the family of George Floyd, Antonio Romanucci is back in Minneapolis, this time for Renee Good — and for a larger fight over accountability. www.chicagomag.com/chicago-maga...

The Great Chicago Flood of 1992 Three decades after the rainless Loop deluge, it remains one of the weirdest emergencies in Illinois history.

Today marks the anniversary of the flood that rocked the Loop in 1992. Look back at our illustrated history of the event. www.chicagomag.com/chicago-maga...

The Great Chicago Flood of 1992 Three decades after the rainless Loop deluge, it remains one of the weirdest emergencies in Illinois history.

Today marks the anniversary of the flood that rocked the Loop in 1992. Look back at our illustrated history of the event.

Unique Homes in Unexpected Places Who would have thought to find a Peter Roesch-designed home in the land of McMansions?

Who would have thought to find a Peter Roesch-designed home in the land of McMansions? www.chicagomag.com/real-estate/...

Three New Cafes Inside Chic Shops Cool places to grab a bite are popping up inside more and more stores. Here are our new favorites.

Cool places to grab a bite are popping up inside more and more stores. Here are three new favorites. www.chicagomag.com/chicago-maga...

Sundays are for food prep... by which we mean picking out which restaurants you'll eat at this week buff.ly/CWogfyY

Old Chicago common bricks are now a hot commodity, often salvaged from demolition sites. Homeowners in the South in particular seem to have an affinity for their weathered look. buff.ly/byKblNn

The home is set amid mature trees on nearly half an acre, with a commodious sun porch from which to take it all in. buff.ly/PSK7F7O

"Fire and Clay: How Bricks Reveal the Hidden History of Chicago" is a cool new book by Will Quam. I wrote about it for @chicagomag.com. www.chicagomag.com/chicago-maga...

If no one candidate receives a majority of votes, the top two finishers, regardless of party, enter a runoff. Here's why Chicago has nonpartisan city elections: buff.ly/v5WhgeT

The Redemption Tale of Chicago Common Bricks Here’s what we learned from a new book on the city’s checkered history with the ubiquitous building blocks.

In the 19th century, the common bricks produced in Chicago “were considered the ugliest bricks in the entire country.” 🥴

Five Things to Do: April 10-12 What to do in Chicago this weekend.

Open up the group chat: We have some plans for your weekend

Five Things to Do: April 10-12 What to do in Chicago this weekend.

A mega tea tasting, a Masters watch party, and an international art fair: Five things to do this weekend

The Case for Letting the Bears Go If we can swallow our pride, letting the team slip across the Indiana border actually makes a lot of sense.

Even if the Bears' departure makes logical sense, it’s a tough sell for IL politicians. “There is a long-running adage that the quickest way to vote your way out of office is to lose a professional sports team.”

“I mentally edit some dishes, revel in others, and can never wait to explore more.”

Read our dining critic's review of Petite Edith buff.ly/dQGzVL9

Pour sizes are all over the place.
By the glass can feel like a ripoff.
Service is often poorly timed.

Our critic looks at wine service pitfalls. buff.ly/z5ZDtyj

The 3,859-square-foot three-bedroom home boasts plenty of fine living space, from a wood-paneled library to the formal dining room, with its big bay window. buff.ly/PSK7F7O

The Redemption Tale of Chicago Common Bricks Here’s what we learned from a new book on the city’s checkered history with the ubiquitous building blocks.

Here’s what we learned from a new book on Chicago’s checkered history with bricks, the ubiquitous building blocks. www.chicagomag.com/chicago-maga...

This has basically been my opinion on the move to Indiana. If Indiana taxpayers want to subsidize our team, let them.

That being said, I'm not a native, so I'm sure I'm missing a certain emotional component. Also, are they still going to sing about the "pride and joy of Illinois" after every TD?

Why Does Chicago Have Nonpartisan City Elections? If no one receives a majority of votes, the top two finishers, regardless of party, enter a runoff.

In the mid-1990s, the state passed a bill that brought Chicago in line with most other Illinois municipalities by dropping party labels from city election ballots. Here's why.