North of Chicago, the city's skyscrapers give way to the lakefront suburbs of the North Shore, which boast elegant homes and sandy beaches along Lake Michigan. Kenilworth, one of Illinois' 5 safest ...

Like any self-respecting big city, Chicago serves up never-ending skyscrapers and world-class museums. Thanks to its renowned restaurant and nightlife scenes, it also serves up heady entertainment ...

Over the years, this magazine has produced many rankings of the best places to live in the Chicago area. We’d consult with experts and cite stats, sure, but those lists were largely subjective. This ...