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Up to the challenge: Chicago firefighter Corey Katsibubas accepted Windy City Strength & Conditioning’s Kickstart Challenge, and it changed his life
“I was used to the normal gym, where you put your headphones on so no one bothers you. ... You don’t want anybody in ... -
Rooftop rendezvous: Whether for dinner or post-work cocktails, hotel rooftops are all the rage right now in Chicago
At the LondonHouse hotel rooftop, you feel like you are right in the center of the city as you look down at the Chicago ... -
Outdoor eats: Chicago food blogger Amanda Topper’s favorite alfresco dining spots in the city
Gene's rooftop beer and wine garden offers a backyard experience to enjoy a pint of German beer and a housemade brat grilled right in ... -
First Look review: Steppenwolf’s “Columbinus” brilliantly uses a mix of storytelling and recreation to document our troubled history of school shootings
In a terrifyingly realistic setup, the audience feels like they at the scene of the shooting — anyone might be the next victim. -
First Look review: The Steep Theatre’s “Birdland” is an intensely captivating exploration of the pitfalls of fame
Birdland's exploration of the psychological impact and pain resulting from a barrier-free life is original and highly nuanced. -
Nice pour: We’ve got a handful of legit spots to enjoy a whiskey cocktail in Chicago
A revival of the Prohibition-era Chicago supper club, as a five-time Michelin Bib Gourmand recipient, Untitled is serious about food. They may be even ... -
Downtown breweries: Leaving work in the Loop and looking for a craft beer or two? Here are a few options nearby
Haymarket, housed in a century-old building, specializes in classic Belgian and contemporary American beer styles and has been a local leader the bourbon barrel-aging ... -
Local Corner: Exploring Chicago’s popular Six Corners intersection in Wicker Park
Tapster, located in the old Trencherman space, is a magical adult Disneyland. Beer, wine, cocktails, coffee, even kombucha — they have it all on ... -
First Look review: The Griffin Theatre Company’s “Letters Home” is a brilliantly harrowing story of struggle, triumph and loss
What is being performed feels genuine because artificial relationships are replaced with distilled artifacts of war in the form of first-hand accounts. -
Vintage movement: A bevy of unique, quality thrift stores dominate the landscape in Wicker Park
Perusing Store B's selection is like taking a course in fashion history. ... Old-school dresses, coats, shoes and accessories abound, and their selection of ...
