John Hardberger
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Chicago, IL, United States
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Past articles by John:
What Are Those Silo-Looking Buildings on Lake Michigan?
Chicago solves the mystery. → Read More
Three Spots to Watch the Air and Water Show that Aren’t the Beach
See this year’s annual show (August 18 to 19) without having to brave the lakefront crowds. → Read More
Actual Pro Tips to Help You Build the Absolute Best Chicago Hot Dog
Mike Payne of Byron’s gives us the three key elements that make up the perfect Chicago-style frank. → Read More
The Absolute Dumbest Fireworks You’ll Find in Northwest Indiana
You won’t see these at Navy Pier. → Read More
Last-Minute Ideas for the Unfortunate Wednesday Fourth of July
The holiday falls on the bummerest of days this year, but there’s still time for a micro-weekend. → Read More
Track Extremely Cute Coyote Pups in the Cook County Forest Preserves
How wildlife biologists keep tabs on Chicago’s most unlikely (and adorable) animal population → Read More
Eight Chicago Street Fests That Are Actually Worth Your Time
Choose wisely. → Read More
Chicago Craft Brewers Off Color Pay Tribute to Miller High Life with a Collaboration
They’re known for their off-beat brews, but their brewmaster puts the Champagne of Beers among the best ever made. And their collaboration with the macrobrewer puts Off-Color’s unique spin on the classic. → Read More
Eight Museums Where You’ll Never See a Tour Bus
Balzekas Museum of Lithuanian Culture 6500 S. Pulaski Rd. Open daily 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. $3 to $9 Fun fact: Chicago is home to more people of Lithuanian descent than any city outside of Lithuania, though there don’t seem to be many of them at this sleepy but impressively vast repository of historical and cultural artifacts, from rare archival photos documenting the country’s wartime occupation to… → Read More
Helltrap Nightmare’s Sarah Sherman on Her “Gross Weirdo” Brand of Comedy
Her experimental comedy show will join forces with Wham City for a night of cringeworthy comedy. → Read More
The Holiday Show Matrix: Outings for Every Taste and Temperament
There’s something here for everyone, from classic to kooky and from naughty to nice. → Read More
Joel Kim Booster on Boystown and Being Less Universal
The comic, whose first album is released today, explores Korean, queer, and American identities. → Read More
Craving Some “Red Hot” Tamales? The Delta Opens Sunday
Prepare yourselves for Mississippi Delta cuisine at this new Wicker Park spot. → Read More
The Ritz-Carlton’s Revamp Includes a Meaty Addition
From the folks behind Mercat a la Planxa, Torali Italian-Steak will offer house-made pastas in its dining room and 12th-floor rooftop lounge. → Read More
What You Missed at Lollapalooza Sunday: Cover Central and Teen Mayhem
Plus: it’s a Spice World and we’re all just living in it, Noname delivers, and Big Sean is our big bro → Read More
What You Missed at Lollapalooza Friday: Hometown Heroes and a Killer Crowd
Plus: the Trash Monster is here to save us, Tegan and Sara make condom jokes, and more → Read More
(VIDEO) This or That?: Pitchfork Edition
Beyoncé or Solange? Netflix or chill? Pitchfork performers and attendees answer our very tough questions. → Read More
Lazy Rivers, Water Slides, and Other Awesome Pools in the Chicago Area
Plunge into these cool pools this summer. Bonus: most are free. → Read More
Daisies Has Debuted Its Pasta Prowess in Logan Square
The short, focused menu keeps things in the family. → Read More
The New Life of a Former Refugee: A Day with Thang Khan Khup
This 17-year-old fled war-torn Myanmar in 2010 with his family. Now he plays in a rock band and on the volleyball team at Sullivan. → Read More