Chicago Magazines
What makes a magazine great? The writing, the ideas, the photography, the design, but more importantly, a magazine's worth depends on how it catches readers' glances, and then their hearts. Here is a list of local magazines devoted to our beloved Chicago:
Chicago - It is impossible for a Chicagoan to read an issue and not come away with useful information. It has won a National Magazine Award for general excellence for its mix of probing journalism, clever service stories and darn good restaurant coverage. www.chicagomag.com
Time Out Chicago - Learn about things to see and do in Chicago from the features on entertainment and restaurants, event listings, and lifestyle editorials. www.timeout.com/chicago
Chicago Social (CS) - Published by Modern Luxury Inc., the finest regional luxury lifestyle magazines in America, concentrating specifically on the greater Chicago, Los Angeles, New York, San Francisco, Dallas, Houston, Washington DC, Atlanta, San Diego, Orange County, Honolulu, Napa-Sonoma metropolitan markets.
www.modernluxury.com
Where Magazine Chicago - Guide to the City of Chicago
www.wheremagazine.com
Newcity Chicago - A comprehensive guide to Chicago news, arts, entertainment and nightlife.
www.newcitychicago.com
Chicago Scene - Chicago's ultimate nightlife, entertainment and social event guide. www.chicago-scene.com
Venus Zine - Is the leading source for coverage of women in music, art, film, fashion, and DIY culture, featuring interviews with legendary artists (Yoko Ono, Patti Smith, and Kim Deal) in addition to edgy and up-and-coming musicians, designers, writers, actresses, and DIY entrepreneurs.
www.venuszine.com
Midwest Beat - A free music magazine featuring local musicians and bands from Northwest Indiana and Chicago, Illinois.
www.midwestbeat.com
Illinois Entertainer - A monthly publication that covers independent musicians, films and entertainment, along with national acts. Includes articles, editorials and reviews. www.illinoisentertainer.com
Chicago Wellness Magazine - Their mission is to produce useful consumer information and inspiration for creating healthier and happier lifestyles that work in our lives, delivered in honest, easy to comprehend and entertaining forums.
www.chicagowellnessmagazine.com
www.consciouschoice.com
In These Times - A national, biweekly magazine of news and opinion published in Chicago. For 27 years, In These Times has featured award-winning investigative reporting about corporate malfeasance and government wrongdoing, insightful analysis of national and international affairs, and sharp cultural criticism about events and ideas that matter.
www.inthesetimes.com
Chicago Bride - This is a one-stop web site for you special wedding day in Chicago.
www.chicagobridemagazine.com
Chicago Social Brides - From the publishers of CS magazine, Chicago Social Brides is the quintessential luxury bridal magazine and web site.
www.csbrides.com
Chicago Parent - Started in 1984 by Natalie Goodman and Carolyn Jacobs, six years later they sold their magazine to Wednesday Journal, who now publishes five weekly newspapers and Chicago Parent and Going Places magazines.
www.chicagoparent.com
Chicago Athlete - Chicago area's premier resource for running, triathlons, cycling, swimming, cross country skiing and other active sports in Chicago and the Midwest. Chicago Athlete prides itself on being a locally owned and operated publication with a staff that regularly participates in athletic endeavors in the Chicago area.
www.chicagoaa.com
Golf Chicago - The premier golf magazine for the Chicago area.
www.golfchicagomagazine.com
Chicago Wilderness - Celebrating the region's natural heritage, this lavishly illustrated quarterly focuses on the inspiring people who protect and heal the local landscape.
www.chicagowildernessmag.org
Chicagoland Gardening - Their mission is to spread the joy of gardening by connecting readers with the places, products and knowledge they need to achieve their own gardening goals.
www.chicagolandgardening.com