The 2026 municipal budget opened the door to slot machines in city bars and restaurants—but some doubt the benefits outweigh the drawbacks.

Growing up in Little Village, Jorge Valdivia’s mother reclaimed her voice through art. Today, he reflects on immigration, gender, and grief against the backdrop of renewed federal immigration ...

A freak farm accident kicks off the mix of the absurd and tragic in Rivendell's world premiere of Pivot by Alex Lubischer.

The Moviegoer is the diary of a local film buff, collecting the best of what Chicago’s independent and underground film scene has to offer.

Hubbard Street Dance Chicago's Winter Series 2026 showed mastery, but didn't manifest the distinction between impressing and expressing.

Eileen O’Neill Burke promised to protect pretrial justice. One year in, her policies suggest a return to the politics of punishment.

The readers voted, and the results for Best of Chicago 2025 are here! Read who won best in arts, culture, city life, food, and more.

Bon Femmes’ playfulness is intentional. Just check out the charm bar, where you can create a custom necklace or bracelet.

As a former preschool teacher, I was drawn to La Casa Playroom because I had rarely seen a space like it on the southwest side. Owner Angie Maciel tells me she created La Casa for that exact reason: ...

Runner-up: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Rolling Skating and Bowling Center ...

Unified Command of Broadview, Illinois, a powerhouse conglomerate of cops led by the Illinois State Police and the Cook County Sheriff’s Office.

An index of the Music & Nightlife staff picks for Best of Chicago 2025.