Leaders from two generations of the local streetwear scene talk about ComplexCon’s pros and cons.
Tag: McCormick Place
Posted inCity Life
From a landmark White Castle to a model town to a collection of giant sculptures—see it all on the Metra Electric District line
Adventure aboard the commuter train
Posted inFood & Drink
A visit to the Sweets and Snacks Expo
Two intrepid reporters try to avoid drowning in a sea of salt and sugar.
Posted inBlogs
Report: Emanuel administration ‘diverted’ millions of TIF dollars to Navy Pier renovations, and other Chicago news
Also, Chris Kennedy discusses the Kennedy family history with gun violence.
Posted inBlogs
Mystery Science Theater 3000 at the Vic and more of the best things to do in Chicago this weekend
The United States of Women’s Galvanize Chicago, The Chiraq Wall closes, and other happenings from July 14-16
Posted inBest of Chicago
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.
Posted inBlogs
C2E2, an Earth Day celebration at Garfield Park Conservatory, and more things to do in Chicago this weekend
Olivia Block, Vintage Garage Chicago, and more happenings from April 21-23.
Posted inBlogs
A farewell to Obama—our country’s most inclusive president
The audacious vision of a Chicago president changed politics as we knew it.
Posted inBlogs
Illinois Republicans and Democrats actually worked together on state budget proposal, and other Chicago news
Also, Trump’s Twitter rant about Meryl Streep has some local elected officials newly concerned about his temperament.
Posted inBlogs
Trump: If Rahm can’t solve Chicago’s gun violence crisis, he should ask for federal help, and other Chicago news
Also, former CPD superintendent Garry McCarthy says Black Lives Matter is causing an increase in violent crime.
Posted inBlogs
Report: President Barack Obama is planning to say farewell at McCormick Place, and other Chicago news
Also, who knew that being the city’s “harbor boss” was such a challenging gig?
Posted inColumns & Opinion
Oh, the irony: Mayor Rahm’s allies call Lucas Museum opponents elitists
The coded language at the heart of the lakefront fight.
Posted inBlogs
Book Expo America is just like Halloween, only with books and no costumes
Free books everywhere!
Posted inBlogs
Naked Girls Reading, Science Fest, Fashion 16, BookCon, and more things to do in Chicago this weekend
Andersonville Wine Walk, Headsucker’s Ball, and more happenings from May 13-15
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Friends of the Parks rejects Lucas Museum on any lakefront site, and other Chicago news
Also, CPS unveils new policy ensuring transgender students equal access to bathrooms and locker rooms.