Stories from the 78

Inside Chicago’s Legler Regional Library: Where Books, Technology, and a Community Food Pantry Are Changing West Garfield Park

At Legler Regional Library, the modern public library is being reimagined—combining literacy, creativity, and food access to serve one of Chicago’s most underserved neighborhoods

Manny’s Deli Chicago Serves Up St. Patrick’s Day Corned Beef and Passover Traditions — A Taste of Two Celebrations

At Chicago’s legendary Manny’s Cafeteria & Delicatessen, the Raskin family prepares thousands of pounds of corned beef for St. Patrick’s Day while honoring the rich traditions of Passover seders that follow

Inside Chicago Printmakers Collaborative: The City’s Living Workshop for Handmade Prints

Since 1989, the Chicago Printmakers Collaborative has quietly preserved centuries-old printmaking traditions

Giggity in Chicago: The Drunken Clam Pop-Up Brings the ‘Family Guy’ Universe to Life

A fully immersive bar experience inspired by the iconic animated series is taking over a West Town watering hole—complete with themed cocktails, trivia nights, and Quahog-worthy chaos

San Jac Saloon: Historic Honky-Tonk Energy on Austin’s Legendary Sixth Street

Where Texas whiskey, two stages of live country music, and a touch of Supernatural fandom collide inside an 1875 Austin landmark

Sip, Read, Repeat: Inside Austin’s First Independent Bookstore Wine Bar

At Vintage Bookstore & Wine Bar, literature meets a laid-back Texas wine lounge where book lovers gather for author talks, live music, and community connection in the heart of Austin

Protein Bar & Kitchen’s “Feel Good Menu” Brings Protein-Packed Comfort to Chicago This Winter

From functional lattes to a gut-friendly super shake, the Chicago-born fast-casual spot is serving up healthy fuel to kick off 2026

The Chicago Municipal Device: A Six-Pointed Star That Tells the City’s Story

On Chicago’s Birthday, the symbol that marks its past, present, and perpetual reinvention

Chicago Youth of the Year 2026 at Navy Pier: Five Teens Take the Stage to Shape the City’s Future

At the Aon Grand Ballroom, Boys & Girls Clubs of Chicago honors leadership, resilience and the next generation of changemakers