Classic Chicago Magazine

The Sunday Edition

April 26, 2026
Brit Marling
Film & Arts

Brit Marling: A Film Force

April 26, 2026

Chicago-born actress and creator Brit Marling reflects on place, storytelling, and the future of film.

Heritage Auctions – Modern & Contemporary Art Geary
Biba’s Favorite Things

Biba’s Favorite Things: Palm Springs

By Biba Roesch  •  Travel & Lifestyle

Chicago locals share their hidden gems, vintage finds, and architectural favorites in the desert.

Rush Spring Luncheon

Doris Kearns Goodwin Keynotes the Rush Spring Luncheon

By Judy Carmack Bross  •  Community & Philanthropy

Renowned presidential historian to share lessons on leadership and unity at the Four Seasons Chicago.

Celebrating Partnerships and Pastels

Celebrating Partnerships and Pastels

By Susan Aurinko  •  Style & Art

Susan Aurinko shares new scarf designs for spring, born from artistic collaborations.

Madeira

Madeira: An Island Revealed from Above

By Francesco Bianchini  •  Travel & Food

Reflections on vertigo, cable cars, and a picnic in the sky on the cliffs of Madeira.

Christina Clancy

Ragdale Author Discusses Her Debut Novel That Became a Bestseller

By David A. F. Sweet  •  Unsung Gems

From Playboy Bunnies to Palm Springs, Christina Clancy’s novels explore restless people finding home.

Stories of Textiles and Artists

Stories of Textiles and Artists

By Sigalit Zetouni  •  Art & Culture

Exploring the intersection of historical fabrics and contemporary art at Fondazione Antonio Ratti.

Second Presbyterian

Celebrating Twenty Years of Preservation Stewardship

By Linda P. Miller  •  History & Heritage

Friends of Historic Second Church marks two decades of restoring Chicago’s National Historic Landmark.

Train History

Chicago: An Express Train History

By Jackson LeJeune  •  Chicago History

Part One: From the first portages to the rise of the Union Stock Yard.

Past Editions

April 12, 2026 Edition

April 12, 2026

Sunday Edition

Joyspan, Shape of Bread, Flax and Linen, Greater Chicago Food Depository, Natya Dance Theatre, Alliance Française, Fondazione Prada, and more.

April 5, 2026 Edition

April 5, 2026

Sunday Edition

Pure Gold: 1972 Olympic Basketball, Lyric Opera, Antibes, About the Town, Maria Félix, IWA Women Extraordinaire, Messages in Wood, and more.

March 29, 2026 Edition

March 29, 2026

Sunday Edition

Tiffany at the Driehaus Museum, Backgammon Club, An Island Idyll, Marwen, Landmarks Illinois, American Writers Museum, Fashion Trends, and more.

March 22, 2026 Edition

March 22, 2026

Sunday Edition

Jessie Mueller, Chicago Chamber Music Society, Lake Forest High School, Two Sisters and a Piano, Pokémon Fossil Museum, Kanuga, and more.

March 15, 2026 Edition

March 15, 2026

Sunday Edition

Les Années Folles de Coco Chanel, Little Village, Philadelphia Story, Honey Child, Anti-Cruelty’s 127th Birthday, and more.