National Geographic is building a human-sized hummingbird nest at Lincoln Park Zoo this weekend for an episode of its Live Like an Animal television series this weekend. more ›

“Most of my assignments started in the kitchen. It’s where people like to talk. Then I find out who they really are.” - Penny de los Santos more ›

by Paul Theroux. more ›

In case you weren't paying attention earlier, the Chicago Humanities Festival begins tomorrow. Really, we’re not kidding. Judging by the long scroll of sold-out shows in the website’s festival updates section, advance ticket sales have been brisk. And at $5 a pop to see the likes of General Wesley Clark, Garry Trudeau, and Paul Krugman, are you honestly surprised? This year’s theme, Peace and War: Facing Human Conflict, speaks to growing apprehension about America's military... more ›

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Oh Mayor Daley, you're so forward thinking! Check you out in that fancy schmancy National Geographic article, all up in the environment. They even say you’re "leading by example." That's certainly one way to describe the City administration. more ›

The reader favorite was National Geographic, which is, um, a good magazine. Right? That seems like a pretty good if safe choice�respected, old-school, brainy, etc. High five, Trib readers. Clocking in at 2 (not clear how they're ranked) was ESPN the Magazine, which Chicagoist�s own Benjy suggested the first time around. Nicely done, B-Lip. Rounding out the top five are The Week, Budget Travel, and The Nation. List highlights: Christian Century, O, Bark, and ReadyMade. We actually really like ReadyMade (we're crafty), even if it's expensive and owned by Urban Outfitters, but we just can't get behind one Trib reader's use of "very unique." Yick. more ›