The Daycare Plague Diaries
A father chronicles his son’s first few weeks in a classroom — and the many maladies He brought home.
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Five Municipal Water Parks Worth a Drive
These suburban public facilities offer sun-soaked (and in one case indoor) family fun without the hefty prices of privately owned spots.
Where to Go Train Spotting
And plane spotting. And boat spotting. And dump truck spotting.
A Better Lemonade Stand
Leave the clear plastic cups and store-bought Minute Maid behind. We asked a beverage whiz and a marketing guru for tips on how to elevate your operation.
The Cancer Fighters
It’s the diagnosis we all dread. But if you face it, you’ll want on your side one of these 543 doctors, chosen by their peers as the best in the...
Ep. 18: The 2026 Dining Trends in Chicago
Bagels popped up, French onion left the soup, and cafes went all-day: All the trends John spotted last year in restaurants across the city.
Three Homegrown Cancer Breakthroughs
These developments out of local medical centers are fundamentally changing the fight against the disease.
Our 20 Most-Read Stories of 2025
You wanted to see our steakhouse and school rankings, you were curious about who the next mayor will be, and you needed to know where to find the city's best...
The 10 Hottest Restaurants in Chicago: January 2026
The city’s most buzzed-about restaurants this month, in order of heat
Ep. 17: Our 25 Favorite Bites of 2025
In addition to John and Amy, we hear from our food writers about the dishes they loved most this past year.