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Sweeping lakes views in the Gold Coast? A garden apartment in the heart of West Town? An updated four-bedroom in the South Suburbs? Here's what you can get with $250K l8r.it/b6s1

George Wendt, the Chicagoan who played Norm in 'Cheers,' has died at age 76. Revisit our Backroom interview with Wendt, in which the actor discussed causing a stir at a Sox game, cleaning out Royko’s office, and dancing in heels. l8r.it/LGXI

Charis and Parachute HiFi are jumping on the trend of vinyl-centric listening bars. l8r.it/yOSh

Looking for summer book recommendations that *weren't* generated by AI? 😉 Check out our human-created required reading list chicagomag.com/chicago-magazi…

The River North restaurant LIA, which stands for Life Imitates Art, will serve dishes directly inspired by artwork. l8r.it/xTcx

What are the best things our dining critic and dining editor have eaten lately? Find out on the latest episode of "Dish From Chicago Magazine" (it includes an Indonesian hot dog). 🌭 l8r.it/5mgK

With $500K, you can get a renovated townhome in Hyde Park, a sleek condo in converted barracks, or a George Maher-designed mini manse in East Garfield Park. l8r.it/zWFS

Still considering a drivable trip over the long weekend — or maybe planning for the rest of the summer? Check out these 12 epic getaways in the Midwest. l8r.it/lngJ

Time for a summery Hot List! Our June-July list of the buzziest restaurants and bars is out now. l8r.it/5o08

Memorial Day weekend launches us straight into summer food and drink season! Here's your guide on what to cook, where to eat, how to picnic, and more: l8r.it/Fj8c

For a cool $1 MIL, you could be the new owner of a sprawling property for you and your nine horses, a Flemish Revival estate in Woodlawn, and a new build in the southwest suburbs. l8r.it/RlAQ

Two local spots have joined the listening bar trend, where customers can sip cocktails and listen to vinyl. See how the two — Charis Listening Bar and Parachute HiFi — stack up on drinks, tunes, and more. (We also have a sample playlist from Charis!) l8r.it/cXUM

“On any given night, you could read poetry on a stage,” recalls Illinois Poet Laureate Mark Turcotte, a regular at the Green Mill’s poetry slam and the Guild Complex in the Chopin Theatre. l8r.it/B5rP

Do you have $2 MIL burning a hole in your pocket? Your real estate options include a charcoal factory turned industrial-chic bachelor pad, a masion (possibly) frequented by Capone, and a five-star-resort-worthy condo in Lakeshore East. l8r.it/YknK

The weather is a smidge chilly this Memorial Day weekend — but that makes it a perfect time to check out two new vinyl-focused spots for drinks: Charis Listening Bar and Parachute HiFi l8r.it/uvBx

“I was hanging sheet rock by day and hanging out at poetry readings by night.” Read more about the new Illinois poet laureate, his Chicago experience, and his goal of bringing Native voices to the state. l8r.it/E3Qx

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Our 2025 real estate guide dropped this week! See what you can buy for $250K, $500K, $1 MIL, and $2 MIL l8r.it/E4Ys