Classic Chicago Magazine

Sunday Edition

Lincoln Park: History Hiding in Plain Sight

By Judy Carmack Bross  •  February 8, 2026

A 19th-century public cemetery evolved into a living archive of Chicago’s civic past. Filmmaker Kristin N. Smith uncovers the overlooked narratives embedded in the park’s landscape.

Ice In Her Veins: Firefighter Dons Olympic Hockey Referee Uniform

By David A. F. Sweet  •  February 8, 2026

A Lake Forest firefighter realizes her dream by stepping onto Olympic ice as a hockey referee.

Iron Lung – An Indie Success Story

By Jack LeJeune  •  February 8, 2026

YouTube creator Markiplier's debut feature film adapts the cult horror game into a claustrophobic thriller that earned $18 million on a $3 million budget.

Biba's Favorite Things: Linda Heister

By Biba Roesch  •  February 8, 2026

A glimpse into the life and inspirations of Linda Heister—fashion, friendship, and the beauty of a 100-year-old Indiana home filled with rescued treasures.

Mimosa Heralds the Oncoming of Spring

By M Interiors Kelly  •  February 8, 2026

From Paris fleuristes to the Côte d'Azur, the golden yellow mimosa flower brings winter sun and celebrates the oncoming of spring in France.

About the Town

By Philip Vidal  •  February 8, 2026

From the Winter Olympics to jazz centennials, theater week to Black History Month—a guide to Chicago's milestones and celebrations this February.

Design Examples

Examples Gallery — All Four Designs

Side-by-side comparison of all layout styles

Browse all four Chicago Magazine–inspired design examples in one place, with quick descriptions and links.

Example A — Classic Editorial

Traditional magazine layout with serif typography

A warm, timeless design inspired by legacy print editorial style.

Example A1 — Heritage Reader

Enhanced readability for ages 55+ • Single column, larger type

The full Classic Editorial warmth with larger type, higher contrast, and a single-column focus — designed for effortless, extended reading.

Example A2 — Modern Warmth

Contemporary editorial for ages 30–45 • Libre Baskerville + marsala palette

A contemporary take on the editorial classic — updated typography and refined spacing for the modern magazine reader, without losing the warmth.

Example A3 — Digital Edition

Digital-native design for ages 20–35 • DM Sans + cooler palette

The editorial DNA goes digital-native — single-column focus, modern sans-serif body text, and a cooler palette for the next generation of Classic Chicago readers.

Example A4 — Print Reserve

Premium print precision for all ages • Small-caps, ornamental details

Example A refined to its highest expression — the same palette and fonts, but with print-magazine precision in spacing, ornament, and typographic detail.

Example B — Modern Minimal

Clean, contemporary layout with generous whitespace

A pared-back approach that lets photography and headlines breathe.

Example C — Bold Magazine

High-contrast, vibrant magazine style

Strong color, large type, and dramatic imagery for maximum visual impact.

Example D — Dark Luxury

Dark-themed, upscale editorial aesthetic

Rich dark backgrounds with gold and cream accents for a sophisticated feel.