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The New Classics

A Story Unearthed

The City’s Finest • What Friday Morning Swim Club did for Chicago should never go unnoticed [“Chicagoans of the Year,” December]. They brought true joy to the city when we needed it most! @CptnDonuts via X

CITY OF BIG QUESTIONS

Talking Points • This month’s conversation starters

The Next Senator • Dick Durbin’s potential retirement is already stirring speculation about who might replace him. Here’s a guide to the front-runners.

Year of Fear • In his new book, sociologist Eric Klinenberg looks at what COVID exposed about America.

Ticket to Ride • From the reinvention of a ’60s classic to a hybrid street racer, here are four buzzy new cars to see at the Chicago Auto Show, February 10 to 19.

Barack’s New Block • A recently completed airy home joins the Woodlawn building boom.

MY NEIGHBORHOOD UPTOWN • GREEN MILL OWNER DAVE JEMILO RECOMMENDS THREE PLACES IN HIS HOOD.

Mike Reed • Jazz drummer, venue owner, melancholy mood manager

Royal Treatment • Katy Sullivan wears her crown — and legs — proudly in Chicago Shakespeare Theater’s Richard III.

AGENDA • Top 10 reasons to fill up your calendar this month

The World Is Their Oyster • The Motorshucker crew is popping up all over town. And that’s good news for seafood fans.

Swap Meat

Golden Nuggets • At Lilac Tiger, Zubair Mohajir puts a bite-size spin on his lauded honey fried chicken.

Birth of Fast-Fancy • At John’s Food & Wine, the model of scaled-down service for fine dining has some kinks, but the food is not one.

Thai Tour

The Hot List • 10 places everyone’s talking about (in order of heat)

Vooch and Me • How the Bulls’ center helped the author learn to appreciate his own heritage

Fancy A Drink? • FROM old-fashioneds to martinis, molecular jungle birds TO DIALED-IN MAI TAIS, HERE ARE OUR RANKINGS OF THE 20 BEST TIPPLES IN TOWN.

THE BEST HAPPY HOUR IN CHICAGO • … is at the place you’d least expect.

“IS IT TOO SWEET?” • How to order from the modern cocktail menu

The Islamic Republic of Iran vs. Abbas Alizadeh • A UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO PROFESSOR TRAVELED TO IRAN FOR WORK. HE ENDED UP ARRESTED, ACCUSED OF ESPIONAGE.

VIVA LA LUCHA LIBRE • With the traditional Mexican form of pro wrestling booming in Chicago, six luchadores explain what draws them to the ring.

Hard Hats Sold Separately • The first Timberland Pro store outfits anyone with a job to do.

Dennis Watkins • The city’s preeminent magician practices no sleight of hand when it comes to quality.

Hello, Yellow • Give your winter a burst of spring with these sunshine-hued items.

Laura Ricketts • The activist and sports team owner, 56, on her family, media scrutiny, and that World Series win