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It was a stunning revelation: A respected high school custodian had been a concentration camp guard. This excerpt of a new book examines how the disclosure of a dark secret in the early ’80s ...
Chicago’s 50 Best Restaurants, Ranked – Chicago Magazine
Chicago’s 50 Best Restaurants, Ranked. In a city of great places to eat, here are our favorites. By Amy Cavanaugh and John Kessler. July 8, 2024, 6:00 am. FILTER BY PRICE: $ $$ $$$ $$$$ $$$$$ RESET.
How the Harlem Globetrotters Were Born in Chicago
Sep 27, 2024 · The first thing you must understand is this: The Harlem Globetrotters weren’t from Harlem, and they didn’t start out as globetrotters. They were five Black basketball players from Chicago’s ...
No One Can Agree On What Malört Tastes Like, But the …
May 17, 2018 · The notorious wormwood-based schnapps is a challenge to drink, and its undefinable unsavoriness is an even greater challenge to communicate.
23 Phrases You'll Only Hear in Chicago – Chicago Magazine
Aug 13, 2018 · In 2010, Chicago published a list of words this city had introduced to the world, including Ferris wheel, egghead, yuppie, and jazz. But there are also terms and phrases we've kept for ourselves ...
The Art of Ordering at Johnnie’s Beef – Chicago Magazine
Mar 13, 2019 · And, of course, with fries. One order of fries is plenty for two people, especially because of the delightful Johnnie’s custom of throwing a good half order’s worth of fries into the bag after ...
Move into the Original Playboy Mansion — for $3.7 Million
The priciest unit of the trio currently on the market is unit 1S, a 4,000-square-foot, three-bedroom dwelling located on the first floor, priced at $3.7 million. The property offers a lot beyond ...
Grading the Mayor – Chicago Magazine
Apr 8, 2024 · Grading the Mayor. A year into office, Brandon Johnson still feels like a rookie. A fter Lori Lightfoot won her 2019 mayoral election runoff with 73 percent of the vote, it was said that her ...
The 10 Best Hot Dog Stands, Ranked – Chicago Magazine
Jun 8, 2021 · 6 Dave’s Red Hots. The oldest stand in town (around since 1938), it looks the part, but the quality of its food hasn’t faded. The red hot ($3.10) is served up with a mountain of fries, and an ...
Elotes-Style Spaghetti Squash – Chicago Magazine
Sep 23, 2024 · 1. Roast the squash: Heat the oven to 425 degrees. Cut squash in half lengthwise. Scoop pulp into a large saucepan and set aside. Place squash, flesh side down, on two lined baking trays. Bake ...