I was looking for Chicago music news. Trying to find a single source that talks just about…read moreChicago-centric things in the music. Came across this magazine a while back and still amazed they are not more known. They are pretty cool because they talk about not only my friends local band, but major acts that come through town too. They are crazy diverse. One article will be an interview with someone from Ministry and the next a review on Laura Marling. And I have yet to see a story on any flavor of the month bands. When I want to find out about music events happening around town, I don't have to wade through a ton of crap articles about food or gossip. They get to the point. What I really like about In The Loop Magazine is how they are apparently still independent and real. They are not filtered or censored -yet anyway. Love reading the original stories they do, although I wish they'd do more. Love the events calendar and how I can sync with it. The website is really clean, lots of stuff to read about, easy to navigate, cool videos and interviews I've never seen anywhere else again, including my friend local band. Not often you find somewhere that talks about the locals and the nationals. I love anything Chicago especially the Chicago music scene. These guys and gals get it. Nice job everyone! You've got me hooked! I'll stay in the loop with ya!

Great music magazine that is published once a month featuring upcoming live music in the city of…read moreChicago.

One of my favorite magazines ever. And despite the name, it's not just about punk, in the past few…read moreyears it's really expanded its music coverage to indie hip-hop, metal, nu folk, etc. The features cover every thing from environmental issues to film to national politics. Worth picking up a subscription.

Ohhh!!!! I love this magazine!! It always has some interesting facts about abroad celebrities and…read morecool places to go in Chicago ))))Moreover, my husband loves it too 'cause it contains an awesome publications about new cars and other "men's stuff" ;) Finally, it is nice that they have their magazine in online version!!! So, highly encourage everyone to read "Modum"

Crain's is the local business complement to the Wall Street Journal. It's a quick and…read moreentertainingly colorful tabloid. Printed on high quality paper so you don't have dirty fingers when you put it down. Solid columnists. They're not afraid to write original articles and take stands on local government policy and openly discuss bureaucratic corruption. Greg Hinz is mildly annoying but makes up for it with surprisingly piercing insight and wit. My favorite regular feature is the back page Info Junkie column where they take a local business bigwig and ask them what pubs they subscribe to, most recently read and favorite books. And their multitude of yearly lists, like Chicago's 40 under 40 and the Big Book of Lists are the epitome of coolness in a business pub.

I can't afford this so I steal it from my dad. I'm a nerd,…read morenot a yuppie, who gets a kick from knowing what's happening in our great city. There are interesting features and its an easy read.

they reported a new article but left off the person who worked for years and secured money to the…read morenew interchange was completely left out of the story, I provided them with the information , yet they never corrected or added a side bar

We love this theater! It's very convenient and they have have great shows. The food is very good…read moreas well!

I pick up Conscious Choice whenever I see it. It's free, and seems to make an effort to strike a…read morebalance between informative articles/investigative journalism and "lifestyle"-type content. The articles about the consequences of plastic products and the impact of chemical additives and pollution on the human body were particularly eye-opening. Being based in Chicago, I appreciate the local focus of the magazine. A food section includes healthy recipes every month, and the health section is a good source for alternative health/wellness providers and products. The amount of ads is what one would expect in a free publication, but I'm bothered by one recurring ad in particular for a dog trainer that was the subject of an investigation into cruel/abusive practices by the Reader.

Just gotta say, U R Chicago made me feel like one special lady today. What a way to start a five…read moreday weekend (hurray!). I actually met a really cool U R photographer at Pitchfork a few years ago & for a cigarette (yes, I used to...for shame!) he gave me a button. I still have it on my purse, so I support U R too! Secondly, you seem to always promote my friends & their events (flosstradamus, hollywood holt, etc), which makes me love you even more. Finally, you're pretty f***ing smart for putting (http://urchicago.com/story/yelper-week) that mug up on your site!