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A trio of sophomore guards — Jaxson Davis, Davion Thompson, and Devin Cleveland — has the high school hoops scene buzzing. Check out their stats, top college offers, and a few fun facts (one was held Kobe Bryant as a baby): trib.al/Pxa13oY

From a Samaritan who is looking after his new neighbors to our oldest winner ever (by 150 million years), our 2024 Chicagoans of the Year have made a lasting mark on the city. trib.al/twweXDs

In my 11 years at @chicagomag, this @elly33 story is one of the best we've run. It's about the ripple effects of incarceration on families but also about the resilience of the women left behind, holding things down, keeping joy alive. Please read it. l8r.it/TlgD

"Chrishona’s reality reflects a staggeringly common one: In the United States, one in four women have a loved one behind bars. And for Black women, that number jumps to one in two." Elly Fishman Chicago magazine longreads.com/2025/01/10/chr…

At a crossroads when Chicago profiled him nine years ago, Jerryon Stevens is now in jail, awaiting trial on a murder charge. At home, his mother reckons with her son’s path — and tries to hold her fractured family together. @chicagomag chicagomag.com/chicago-magazi…

Our February 2025 issue is on newsstands! We rank the best new bars in the city, profile Cook County's new top prosecutor, grumble about the state of Chicago sports, and explore the Mexican American experience through images.⁠ Subscribe here: l8r.it/qqrV

Our March issue is here! We're covering the next big names in food, music, tech, fashion, and more. There's also a feature on a UofC lab working to protect artists from theft by AI, along with a guide to picking the perfect day spa.⁠ l8r.it/WJdE

Take a behind-the-scenes look at our March cover shoot with 16-year-old rapper Star Bandz — one of Chicago's Next Big Things chicagomag.com/chicago-magazi…

"Call it vigilante justice or guerrilla tactics, but there’s a sense of stalwart duty as the lab attempts to dismantle generative AI." Kelley Engelbrecht for Chicago magazine: longreads.com/2025/03/13/the…

1. "The Great AI Art Heist," Kelley Engelbrecht Chicago magazine "Engelbrecht’s profile . . . highlights the bigger rift between AI companies and independent artists, but it also lingers on something more fundamental." chicagomag.com/chicago-magazi…

Our new issue is available now! You'll definitely want to snag a copy so you can see our list of the Best New Restaurants in Chicago, along with a fashion shoot with Jaylon Johnson and an excerpt from Karen Lewis’s posthumous new memoir. l8r.it/iIQc

Pro Bowler and NFL style icon Jaylon Johnson shows off this season’s top looks in our spring fashion feature. 🌼 l8r.it/Jkvu

Thanks to our friends at F 🐆 for the nice plug on our Chicago magazine April issue fashion feature with the Chicago Bears' Jaylon Johnson Jaylon Johnson. FWIW I thought he rocked the Mary Janes! Here's a link to the feature: chicagomag.com/chicago-magazi…

“You can’t just collapse. You’ve got to stay and fight. And so that’s what I’m doing. It’s my turn on the line.” In an exclusive interview, Senator Tammy Duckworth laments the lack of resistance to Trump and describes her rescue in Iraq as a “gift.” l8r.it/zCHS

I caught up with Chicago magazine about my efforts to push back against Trump's disastrous policies, my time as a Blackhawk pilot, what I've learned throughout my life of service and more. Check it out here: chicagomag.com/chicago-magazi…

Our May issue is on newsstands now! In addition to an adventure travel guide, vintage photo essay, and more, our cover story takes a deep dive into the troubles plaguing the L — and why it's a civic treasure worth saving.⁠ l8r.it/rHmR

For his opus on the state of the L for Chicago mag, Tal Rosenberg spent five months immersed in all things CTA. His ambitious, fascinating piece nails what went wrong with this civic treasure and why it's worth saving. Photos by Clarissa Bonet. @longreads chicagomag.com/chicago-magazi…

"For all its problems, the L holds great significance for Chicagoans. It’s more than a means of moving people around — it’s integral to the city’s character." Tal Rosenberg for Chicago magazine: chicagomag.com/chicago-magazi…

We've launched a podcast! 🎧️ Dish is a biweekly pod from our critic John Kessler & dining editor Amy Cavanaugh. This episode they dive into The Best New Restaurants list, discuss what didn't make the cut, and describe the best thing each ate this week. l8r.it/qUAg