Chicago magazine

Our June/July issue is here, featuring cover star JB Pritzker. The governor chats with us about the tragedies that shaped his life, his fight against authoritarianism, and what Dems should do next. chicagomag.com/chicago-magazi…

The name Txa Txa, pronounced “cha cha,” comes from txoko, the Basque word for a gastronomic society that meets regularly to eat and drink. chicagomag.com/chicago-magazi…

“We can’t let human connection become a luxury good where only certain people get human-raised backgrounds.” chicagomag.com/chicago-magazi…

Thank you @ChicagoMag for the care with which you captured my new book, HUMAN RAISED, and my work around AI and early childhood. My work—and my heart—are rooted in Chicago, so it’s a privilege to be in your pages ❤️ chicagomag.com/chicago-magazi…

BARE GREED, CHICAGO BEARS LET EVERY DEAL TURN THE WHEEL TO PROFITABILITY A fight song for today's Bears... chicagomag.com/chicago-magazi…

The food and drink menus at Txa Txa Club are available all day, which means you can try the couple’s signature dishes whenever the mood strikes. chicagomag.com/chicago-magazi…

In the age of AI, Dana Suskind has a warning for parents: Don’t shortchange human interaction. chicagomag.com/chicago-magazi…

There are some standout dishes at Trino, yet the two sides of the menu — the thoughtful, chef-driven restaurant and the brassy steakhouse — don’t cohere. chicagomag.com/chicago-magazi…

If you're in line for a pastry, stay in line! And read the latest column from dining critic John Kessler... chicagomag.com/dining-drinkin…

A new location for our football team warrants a new tune. So we penned one befitting this franchise, no matter where it ends up. chicagomag.com/chicago-magazi…

The journey that business and life partners Liz Bendure and Daniel Parker have undergone to take their supper club to quirky café has been an intricate tango. chicagomag.com/chicago-magazi…

Looking for some weekend plans? Check out these five events we recommend. chicagomag.com/arts-culture/f…

“Politically, it’ll be valuable, because he’ll learn some things — that diversity’s not bad. But I don’t think he’s going to get more than a healthy 42 percent of the vote.” chicagomag.com/chicago-magazi…

“Now we drop $50 on a fulsome assortment ... so that everyone can try a bite of this and a bite of that, and then compare the latest bakery sensation to the previous one.” chicagomag.com/dining-drinkin…

I wish I had gotten to know Sandoval’s food before Trino. After three uneven meals, it’s like hearing about an up-and-coming indie director only to sit through his Marvel movie. chicagomag.com/chicago-magazi…

Night markets, lantern fests, and more: Five things to do this weekend. chicagomag.com/arts-culture/f…

The artsy new Logan Square hangout Txa Txa Club, run by a couple of pop-up vets, serves an eclectic all-day menu. chicagomag.com/chicago-magazi…

What's more inspired than a beautiful silk scarf on a hot day? chicagomag.com/chicago-magazi…

Chicagoans haven’t forgotten Bailey’s remark about their town. At a Cubs game, he says, “people would come up to me and jokingly say, ‘You still think our city is a hellhole?’ ” chicagomag.com/chicago-magazi…

I used to think so. Not anymore. I’m tired of wasting time in line for my 30 billionth croissant. I still like those pastries, but they’re not worth an hour of my time.

Are the waits ever worth it at bakeries? In his latest column, our dining critic mulls the question. chicagomag.com/dining-drinkin…