An independent magazine that focuses on fashion, music, art, DIY scene, etc. It is based in…read moreChicago. I guess it's still pretty small if you compare it to Vogue or something, but it is distributed nationally, if not internationally. They have cool articles and good photography. But the real reason they get 5 stars from me is for featuring one of my evening feather head pieces in their spring issue fashion spread. They're so cool in my book for that.

What a blessing to the West Side these papers have been. Editor and chief cook and bottle Brad…read moreCummings was an inspiration until his tragic passing on June 26, 2025. What will replace the voice of THE VOICE?

This neighborhood paper is a jewel and writer Arlene Jones is a diamond: she is afraid of no…read moreblowback and is courageous, and usually right, in expressing her views!

I'm going on one of the upcoming Bronzeville tours with a group of friends--expect it to be the…read morebeginning of several great learning experiences available on this website. Can't wait. Don Tomaska

While not a resident of Chicago, I've visited there many times, and find it a…read morewonderful place to spend time. I've purchased several of the books about Chicago put out by Highlights of Chicago Press, and thoroughly enjoyed their informative and interesting perspective on many of the things that are overlooked in other publications. I look forward to any additional output related to other interesting aspects of Chicago, and would enjoy going on one of the unusual tours offered if a future visit coincided with their timing.

Yes bring back neighborhood-centric news publication! Cover…read morethose zoning changes! Let us know about the neighborhood garden! Publish that scandal sheet! (aka the police blotter) They went from a full- to half-broadsheet fairly recently. A good choice considering there wasn't enough content to warrant this oversized, awkward format. I gave the paper 5 stars because I believe in what they are doing but I really think the writing skills are lacking and as a past copyeditor -- there are tons of mistakes! But what can you do!

Best portable way to keep up to date with what's going on in your neighborhood from South Loop to…read moreRogers Park or as they say, "5 Newspapers...21 Neighborhoods." See also News-Star, Booster, and Skyline. Weekly news, views, events and notices that everyone should be aware of and up to date on. Classified section, crossword, pertinent ads, and a police blotter that can't help but come up with cornball titles for some of the more odd reports of the week.