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The small victory of the single seat on the el train
Without it, riding the subway would be even worse than it already can be.
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Chicago has its own beachhead in the K-pop invasion
Shopping at K-Pop of Chinatown is as close as you can get to Shinee and BTS without a concert ticket.
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Chicago was a sanctuary city long before Trump’s presidency
Chicago wouldn’t be Chicago if it hadn’t been a refuge.
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Why you should buy groceries on Argyle and Devon
It costs more to live in a city as large and diverse as Chicago, but these international markets help you get your money’s worth.
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A block in Oakland is an oasis, and a tale of segregation
The 4100 block of South Berkeley Avenue might be beautiful, but it has a troubled history.
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‘That first warm day’ should be an official Chicago holiday
The sudden unseasonable temperature spike is cause for citywide celebration.
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Chicago’s famous flatness is important (and not always true)
Pancake-flat topography made the city a center for engineering innovations.
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Twenty-Sixth Street is Chicago’s Mexican Magnificent Mile
The Little Village shopping district reportedly generates more revenue than any other commercial corridor in the city save Michigan Avenue.
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Reevaluating why you stay in Chicago can be therapeutic
As loved ones leave the city, consider the pros of sticking around.
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Bars on residential streets are Chicago’s ‘great good places’
Watering holes off the beaten path provide homes away from home.
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All hail Steve Stone, the conscience of Chicago baseball
The broadcaster might have switched sides, but he’s beloved by everyone in the city.
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The Sweets & Snacks Expo pulls back the confectionery curtain
This annual industry convention is more overwhelming than Willy Wonka’s factory tour—but you’re much less likely to get turned into a giant blueberry.
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Optimo brings back top-shelf hat-making
It’s worth the price for a quality fedora.
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Reasons to love Chicago
Reader staff and our favorite Chicago writers reflect on what they appreciate about the city and why.