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You can now legally get high in the great state of Illinois — provided you know a few simple rules

Ring in the new decade with a great champagne

Egg-nog shots, curling and a “milk and cookies hotline.” Let’s review.

From Tzuco to la luna, an already superlative scene improved in spades

Including the first themed restaurant that doesn’t suck since … forever?

The perfect remedy to Chicago winters has arrived

Band of Bohemia, Moody Tongue and Cruz Blanca are reinventing the way we pair beer and food

You could eat Popeyes or Chick-fil-A, or you could eat something better

Nick Cave. New Pornographers. Wilco. Blackalicious. Let’s review.

We stopped by the massive new REI flagship for some tips on where to go and what to pack

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

Soul food, a new tailgating haven and a brewery that works more like an incubator

The city’s top pitmasters weigh in

The Bamboo Room is a personalized tour of rum’s past and future

“My summer diet is just rosé and calamari.”

Get out now, before winter returns to crush your soul

Whether it’s contemporary Italian or nonna’s cooking you’re after, we have you covered

Spend your weekend enjoying a mac and cheese crawl, a ballroom dance competition and a nearly-naked run around Wrigleyville

Whether you splurge on the omakase or get your rolls to go in a pizza box, these restaurants won't disappoint

Spend your weekend enjoying live music, Martinis and the annual Lunar New Year parade

From a spot serving up four-course alligator dinners to quite possibly the best taco stand in the city

Fill up your weekend with Valentine’s celebrations, the auto show and Super Bowl parties galore

First date, anniversary or no reason at all? Here's where to book a table.

Kickoff February with a Film Festival, a Sushi Class and Madonna

Decadent French toast? Or top-tier fried chicken? It's all on the menu.

We asked some of the biggest names in the industry to nominate the chefs that should be on your radar this year

Finish up January strong with speed dating, unlimited steaks and a theatrical tribute to Sufjan Stevens

The vinyl revival isn't going anywhere. Here's where to build your collection.

From fancy bubbly bars to chill natural wine emporiums, there’s an experience for every occasion

Spend your weekend enjoying comedy, 90s-themed Whirlyball and bottomless hot chocolate

The comfortable rooms are a given. The 3D dining experiences and Martini carts are what separate them from the rest.

Kick off January with concerts, comedy and reality tv