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The Mc Henry Outdoor Theater is everything a drive-in should be
5+ hour, 28+ min ago (229+ words) It's easy to be a cinephile in a city like Chicago. Here, movie-lovers are spoiled with an embarrassment of filmhouse riches like the historic Music Box Theatre, the Siskel Film Center, the beloved Davis Theater, back-to-back Dolby cinemas, multiple dine-in…...
House of a million records
1+ hour, 43+ min ago (344+ words) Sinkuler built the gargantuan Horizons warehouse as an addition to a building he bought in the late 90s. The original structure, which serves as the public entrance to Horizons, also houses shelves of stock, the company's offices, and Sinkuler's living quarters....
At Taylor Cemetery, Sangchris Lake's eeriest secret has Donner Party roots
5+ hour, 28+ min ago (568+ words) Kirk Williamson (he/him) is the Chicago Reader's production manager, sending each issue to print monthly from his Rogers Park home. He's skilled in creating eye-catching layouts and thematic designs. He's also our staff photographer, specializing in portraits, atmospheric city…...
Juju's Vintage is the kitschy Harlem Avenue shop worth the trip
5+ hour, 28+ min ago (216+ words) Where the city flirts at the borders of Niles and Park Ridge, Juju's Vintage greets you with a kitschy window display that resembles an animated short brought to life. Inside, bejeweled tiaras, jumbo seashell necklaces, and elaborate fur hats gather…...
The Wisconsin boneyard where giant fiberglass mascots go to die
5+ hour, 28+ min ago (159+ words) Mike Sula (he/him) is a senior writer, food reporter, and restaurant critic at the Chicago Reader. He's been a staffer since 1995. He's the author of the anthology An Invasion of Gastronomic Proportions: My Adventures with Chicago Animals, Human and…...
Volo Bog State Natural Area's living, quaking bog
5+ hour, 28+ min ago (138+ words) Chicago Reader Visit the whimsical gift shop for additional creations by local artists, bog merch like magnets and bumper stickers, and even CDs by the Volo Bogtrotters, an old-time string band. Volo Bog also hosts regular events, from guided tours…...
Drive yourself bananas in the best way at Long Grove's Sock Monkey Museum
5+ hour, 28+ min ago (73+ words) Chicago Reader I found one monkey sitting atop the counter at Joanie's Pizzeria, while waiting for some delicious Detroit-style pizza. The handcrafted Sock Monkey Snack Co. popcorn was all over the walls at the Covered Bridge Creamery (rightfully voted Illinois's…...
Berwyn is quietly becoming an art town
5+ hour, 28+ min ago (146+ words) Just west of Chicago, Berwyn makes for an easy, low-cost afternoon built around public art, neighborhood eats, and historic bungalows. Starting at the Berwyn Metra station, yellow banners hanging from light poles and lining nearby streets will signal your arrival…...
What to do in Gary, Indiana
5+ hour, 28+ min ago (184+ words) Gary, Indiana, often gets a bad rap, but the Miller Beach neighborhood is a favorite summer day excursion for my partner and me. About an hour away by car, and accessible by the South Shore train line, Miller Beach is…...
Southeast Spotlight: Watson and Watson Dental Association
5+ hour, 28+ min ago (549+ words) Chicago Reader Watson and Watson Association8325 S. Stony Island Ave, Mon, Tue, Wed, and Fri, 10 AM6 PM, Thu closed, Sat 8: 30 AM1 PM once per month A trip to the dentist should never feel like a clinical chore, but rather like a warm welcome home....