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The 10 Exhibits — Some Big, Some Small — To See at EXPO Chicago

From inflatable sculptures on the Navy Pier to a digital billboard project all over the city

Chicago’s New Tool Library Is Awesome, Exactly What It Sounds Like

That DIY project you’ve been putting off for months just got a whole lot easier

Chicago Writer Barry Pearce Shares the 5 Books That Changed His Life

The lifelong Chicagoan was just named the Nelson Algren Award winner for 2019

How to Ride an E-Scooter in Chicago Without Dying

The Westside is now overrun with rentable scooters. Here's what you need to know to stay out of the hospital.

Chicago’s 5 Most Underrated Architectural Landmarks

Tom Miller’s latest book documents the usual suspects — but also the unusual ones

The 25 Best Outdoor Concerts Coming to Chicago This Summer

From “BBQ and bro country” to Jeff Tweedy on a golf course

The Best Graphic Novels and Comic Books Set in Chicago

A new book about Mies van der Rohe just hit bookstores

Japan’s Beloved Whisky Highball Machines Are Taking Over Chicago

And we know 7 places where you can try one out firsthand

What to Expect at the Largest Spirits-Only Auction in US History

A veritable rare booze symposium comes to Chicago this weekend

A Crash Course in Mezcal From Chicago’s Resident Agave Whisperer

Jay Schroeder’s new book decodes an otherwise tricky spirit

Table Stakes: February

The 8 best restaurants that opened their doors this month

Six Chicago Developments Offering Truly Unique Building Amenities

Gym? Try recording studios, bowling and a “cordial room”.