Mike Parker served four years of active duty in the United States Army. After transitioning to the Army Reserves in 2013, he moved to Chicago where he was robbed twice at knifepoint in the city. In the...

Summer music isn’t just about expensive festivals. From street fests to free shows, here’s your guide to getting outside and seeing your favorite band this summer. *Color-coded key: Street fest Music...

The clock had just struck midnight when DePaul senior Austin Downs first noticed the water pooling on his bedroom floor. As the July storm raged on outside, he paused his movie and opened his door to...

If you ever pass through River North or the West Loop on a windy day, you may catch an overwhelming chocolate scented breeze. That scent is coming from one of Chicago’s oldest chocolate factories, Bloomer...

We did the homework so you don't have to. Check back each week for the scoop on bands you can't miss at Pitchfork, Lollapalooza, North Coast and Riot Fest this year. Parquet Courts Parquet Courts...

Farmer’s markets offer a simple, inexpensive way to eat fresh and meet your farmer — even in the heart of Chicago Amid rows of colorful flower baskets and tomato plants, farmer Jose Compean stands....

A breakdown of Chicago’s neighborhoods to simplify your apartment search Editor's Note: This article is part of The DePaulia's 2015 Apartment Guide. To view more articles from this special section,...

[slideshow_deploy id='11998'] On a cold and gloomy morning earlier this year, Chicagoans protested the gentrification of the Pilsen neighborhood.  Signs were taped to the front of the hip new coffee...

See update. The Humboldt Park-based music festival, Riot Fest, was recently named the best music festival according to readers of USA Today and 10Best. The festival, which took place in September, hosted...

We did the homework so you don't have to. Check back each week for the scoop on bands you can't miss at Pitchfork, Lollapalooza, North Coast and Riot Fest this year. Banks While some artists tend...