Over four decades, Tenenbaum has organized and conducted more than 3,000 funerals for indigent individuals. “People a lot of times ask me, ‘Isn’t it depressing?’ But there is something beautiful about it.”

Chicago led the nation in overall violent crime reduction in the first nine months of 2025, with a 22.1% drop. Do we have CPD Superintendent Larry Snelling to thank?

Taking a look at what's available on Ashland Avenue: the road formerly known as Reuben Street.

Not recent news, but this is one of my favourite pieces of journalism. Hiking in Costa Rica’s Rincón de la Vieja this month, locals told me about David Gimelfarb & his disappearance that perplexed the world. We passed the volcano summit trail he may have taken… www.chicagomag.com/chicago-maga...

Israel Idonije’s latest concept is Buttercup, a bar that he opened in September. Once again, he collaborated with a noted local chef: in this case, Alex Carnovale.

A record 122.4 million Americans are expected to travel for the year-end holidays. If you find yourself at Midway or O'Hare airports, be sure to check out one of the dining spots our food writers recommend:

What did YOU like in 2025? We made a list of the top 20 stories you loved this past year

Not to get ahead of ourselves, but we've got January's Hot List

A Chicago rabbi has made it his mission to care for the indigent, in life and in death.

“Adamson and McCauley sat down with each other at a restaurant called Belden Corned Beef Center, later renamed the Belden Deli, at 2315 North Clark Street” www.chicagomag.com/arts-culture...

On the shortest day of the year, we hope you take a moment to read what we think are Chicago's 25 best things to eat right now.

We're counting down our 10 most read big features of 2025. At No. 10 is The Video That Shook Chicago, our oral history of how dashcam footage was released showing Laquan McDonald being shot to death by a police officer.

Rounding out our list of the best bites of 2025: Big Sis lamb burger at Cafe Yaya, smoked ham Dip at Gus’ Sip & Dip, khao piek sen at Lao Der, and cocoa nib soft serve at Hotel Chocolat buff.ly/GJfUZD1

More bites from our best-of list of 2025! Ube-banana pudding at Kanin, crab curry at Coup de Thai, and Berkshire pork secreto at Proxi buff.ly/GJfUZD1

In the past two years, Israel Idonije's attention has been on starting bars and restaurants in the South Loop, where he lives. “It’s the city’s best neighborhood,” he says.

Our best of 2025 bites list continues: spices bagel with rose-honey cream cheese at Beachwater Bagels, burrito suizo at Mi Tocaya Antojeria, and the Raphael slice at Cowabunga Pizza Pies. buff.ly/GJfUZD1

Our hating hearts are ready to face the Packers again.

“There’s no one person who’s doing all the same things as Goff. He really is marching to the beat of his own drum.” buff.ly/3Npd3SC

Included in our 25 unforgettable dishes of 2025: The turon danish at Del Sur Bakery, pescado baja taco at Momento, and the breakfast sando at Sarima Cafe. buff.ly/GJfUZD1

The puffy coat trend is now shaping home decor and accessories, too. Here are six puff pieces we love. buff.ly/oRvwvRF

What else did we love eating this year? The hot dog pastry at Fat Peach Bakery, mutton skewers at Central East Asian Cuisine, and kale caesar salad at Zarella Pizzeria & Taverna. buff.ly/GJfUZD1

Affordable midcentury modern homes are on the market now in Waukegan, Lombard, Woodstock, and beyond. buff.ly/JLhS4Y2

Although best known for his iconoclastic structures, Bruce Goff was also a painter and a composer for the player piano — all part of the story told in a major retrospective at the Art Institute.

Our January issue is out on newsstands now! We're featuring the top cancer-fighting doctors in the Chicago area, our 25 favorite things to eat right now, an ex-Bear's big bet on South Loop dining, and more. Get your copy today!

Three more selections from the 25 best things we ate in 2025: dahi bhalla at Nadu, bluefin tuna poke handroll at Noriko Handroll Bar, and crab Lion’s Head hot pot at Nine Garden. buff.ly/GJfUZD1

In the latest episode of Dish From Chicago Magazine, Amy, John, and our food writers describe their favorite dishes from 2025

Still dashing through the elements in search of gifts? We found 13 ideas with homegrown spins.

Newcomer Deliz Italian Steakhouse, in the former Etta space, marries pasta and beef.

Something spicy at S.K.Y., a dish flambéed at The Alston, and a remixed classic at Parachute HiFi — a few of the 25 best things we ate this year. buff.ly/GJfUZD1

“At the end of the day, homelessness is a housing problem. ... The only real way to address those tensions, in a long-term fundamental sense, is by making sure people have access to housing.” buff.ly/QnPwQ2I

Ultimately, what Charles Adamson would tell Michael Mann was exactly the kind of story he was looking for: a riveting account of his own lethal cat-and-mouse game with a skilled, brazen thief in Chicago named Neil McCauley. buff.ly/0vEsBR8

Samples of the 25 best things we ate this year: warm brie gougères at Creepies, tamales oaxaqueños at Cantina Rosa, and mushroom-stuffed plantain at Mahari buff.ly/GJfUZD1

Thanks to @chicagomag.com for talking to me about encampments for @chicagohomeless.bsky.social.

A major retrospective at the Art Institute showcases the astounding imagination of the maverick architect Bruce Goff. www.chicagomag.com/chicago-maga...

With no disrespect to either the purveyors of fancy omakase or those who traffic in super-crunch rolls, this is the kind of sushi house that makes Chicago a more vibrant restaurant town.

“You would be following what the Cubs were doing, what the White Sox were doing, and you also knew what [mob boss] Tony Accardo was doing,” says Michael Mann. “It was just part of the atmosphere in Chicago, the lore of the city.”

Midcentury modern homes balance functionality with adaptability, as their minimalist layouts can be easily refreshed with a new piece of art or an interesting choice of furniture. Here are five on the market now.

“A lot of times we don’t think about those encampments as communities, but that community provides safety for these folks. They know that someone will watch their stuff when they’re gone,” says @endhomeless.bsky.social

One of our favorite year-end lists? The 25 new dishes that our dining writers loved most in 2025. www.chicagomag.com/chicago-maga...

At the halfway point of the month, we like to ask: How many of December's Hot List bars and restaurants have you tried?

Kith’s evolution from a streetwear and sneaker company into a complete house of lifestyle brands is on full display at its new Gold Coast location.

Fort Sheridan was built so the U. S. Army would have troops near Chicago, which could be deployed to put down strikes.

You can purchase an affordable midcentury modern time capsule — so long as you head out of Chicago. buff.ly/JLhS4Y2

On the 30th anniversary of ‘Heat’, Chicago-born Michael Mann discusses the real-life, Chicago cop-versus-robber rivalry that sparked the film’s creation. buff.ly/0vEsBR8

Housing advocate Doug Schenkelberg, executive director of @ChiHomeless, weighs in on the sticky issue of encampments. www.chicagomag.com/chicago-maga...

Nowhere else can you sample so many types of wild and responsibly farm-raised Pacific fish, each presented with a thoughtful garnish atop warm seasoned rice. buff.ly/K2PMwkB

Your Sunday long read ☀️: Under Larry Snelling’s watch, violent crime is down in Chicago. To understand his approach, you have to understand where he comes from — and the lessons he’s learned.

Chicago remains among the nation’s most violent cities. But even those who advocate for stricter policies tend to pin the violence on politicians and judges — not Snelling.

A former commander's residence, this Queen Anne style home has a corner turret, a massive dormer projecting from the pitched roof, terra cotta ornamentation, and a sizable front porch.

Set on a wooded lot overlooking Lake Michigan, the 7,900-square-foot house — formerly a commander's residence at Fort Sheridan — has seven bedrooms, an indoor lap pool, and a wine cellar.