Stories from the 78

Drivin N Cryin at Fitzgerald’s Berwyn: Kevin Kinney Talks ‘Crushing Flowers,’ Chicago Music History, and 40 Years of Rock & Roll

Ahead of their July 16 show in Berwyn, the Atlanta legends return with a Top 20 Americana album, stories from the golden age of college rock, and a deep love for Chicago’s live music scene

War Boys: The Chicago-Style Story of Survival, Trauma, and a Father-Son Reckoning

Aurora Polaris Award-winning memoir by Jason Prokowiew traces a Holocaust childhood, suburban American fear, and the fragile art of healing across generations

Inside Chicago’s Most Stunning Design Experience: The Showhouse at The MART Brings an Art Deco to Life

Step Inside a 3,000-Square-Foot Luxury Penthouse Where Chicago’s Top Designers Rewrite the Language of Interior Style

Chicago Staycation: Godfrey Hotel Rooftop, Friday Night White Sox Win & John Mellencamp On The South Side

A summer weekend in Chicago featuring skyline views at I|O Godfrey, a Sox Park Friday night victory, and live music in Tinley Park

Square Roots 2026: Lincoln Square’s Folk-Fueled Street Fest Returns with DEHD, Margo Price, and a Weekend of Community Groove

From indie rock to barn dances, kids’ stages to craft beer, Square Roots turns Lincoln Avenue into a three-day mixtape of Chicago sound, flavor, and neighborhood pride

Windy City Smokeout 2026 Expands to Five Days, Bringing Country Titans, Rising Stars, and Chicago’s Best BBQ to the United Center

From Lainey Wilson to Blake Shelton, plus pitmasters, pop-ups, and a boozy Sunday brunch, Chicago’s premier country music and barbecue festival levels up with new experiences and a historic fifth night

Chicago Filmmaker Thomas Z. Seffernick Is Rewriting the Script on Representation

Through Z Marc Productions, a Chicago-based filmmaker is amplifying LGBTQ+ and BIPOC voices while building a more inclusive future for independent film.

Lincoln Square Farmers Market Returns: Fresh Produce, Local Flavor, and a Tuesday Morning Ritual

From early spring greens to fall apples, this North Side market delivers a season-long taste of Chicago’s local harvest

MICHAEL CHARLES RIDES THE WINDY CITY BLUES INTO 2026 WITH A LAKE MICHIGAN RESIDENCY

From Australian import to Chicago Blues Hall of Famer, Michael Charles turns Navy Pier’s Tall Ship Windy into a floating blues sanctuary during his “Where to Next?” 2026 international tour