Chicago Magazine

The new delivery system is a joke. Whoever had the bright idea of saving money by delivering this like a newspaper should win the Darwin award. Cancelled!

I love Chicago magazine and have read it for years. The reason for the one star rating is their new delivery system which totally sucks! Instead of mailing it like all other magazines, they deliver it like a newspaper in a plastic bag, sometimes with and sometimes without my unit number. It’s become my job to hunt down my magazine which I may or may not get. After many years, I will not be renewing. This system may work for single family homes but it certainly does not work for multi unit buildings. Seriously, who thought this up?

This magazine is an excellent source in keeping up with «What’s in; what’s out» kind of thing. It’s informative, entertaining and is always «fresh» with what I really care to know about.
It makes an EXCELLENT gift to anyone starting out in their career in the hustle & bustle of Chicago style living.

I admit I am a subscriber. Do I get as much as I want out of my subscription? No. Have I ever spent a dime at any of the businesses that advertise in this magazine? Ha Ha Ha Don’t make me laugh Of course not! I have finally realized that this magazine is not targeted at people like me. They often have very intriguing articles which capture my attention but that is about all. I actually can get more out of Time Out or the Reader. Sorry Chicago, but I am afraid that i am not going to renew my subscription.

It makes sense that my mother gave me a subscription to Chicago Magazine last fall, because the whole publication gives me a major inferiority complex. I’m never going to be able to afford a $ 100 bikini wax, a $ 3 million house on the North Shore or a night out at Alinea. Why do I want to be reminded that I’m a pauper on every page?
What saves Chicago Magazine from one-​star hell? The articles keep my interest, but are quick to remind me that I can’t keep up with other readers financially. For example: in the June 2008 issue, I enjoyed reading stories by local authors about their Lake Michigan experiences. In the same cover package, the writer recommends a visit to a Lake Forest beach where only city residents are admitted. I hate «If you have to ask how much this is, you can’t afford it» journalism.
This is a subscription that I won’t renew. And again, big thanks to my mom and Chicago Magazine for reminding me of my inadequacies.

The magazine now only applies to me because of my sugar daddy! Now I can pretend a little more that I am one of the crowd that has so much money I can’t see straight! Thanks sugar daddy! And thanks Chicago Magazine for helping a girl dream big!

A few years ago, I subscribed to Chicago magazine after seeing it on a friend’s coffee table. What initially drew me in were the interesting articles about Chicago’s scene whether it’s fashion, architecture, food, or even the school system. These articles are what pushes it to a two star review. Otherwise, the ads and fashion spreads are for those Chicagoans with mucho money to spare not someone who plans the occasional splurge purchase. I imagine that the magazine is also geared to those who frequent über fancy restaurants with coat checks on a weekly basis. Definitely not my crowd, but some of the articles are worthy.

I subscribed to Chicago magazine when I moved here last October, thinking it would provide me with similarly urbane, sophisticated commentary on life in this city as New York magazine did for its namesake.
Wrong-​o, kids.
I’ll agree with Jessica M. that this is geared completely toward the «I bathe in money» set with a flock of beautiful new children and a trust fund bigger than… well, bigger than mine, anyway.
The past two issues I’ve received have been so completely irrelevant to my life — the best plastic surgeons and other-​rich-​people-​doctors, how to get your kid into a fabulous school — that I’m considering canceling my subscription early.
And I can get much better food and drink reviews here on Unilocal — for free.

It had relevant, thoughtful, compelling editorial until some large local media company gobbled it up and deposited it in the toilet.

Chicago Magazine has always been a longtime favorite of mine. Every month it comes with a bevy of interesting articles on Chicago issues, nes, and history. Additionally, there are always great features on things to do, places to go, or stuff to see. It is worth the prices of subscription simply to find out about all the great recommendations they have each month. I love it.

Occasional good articles but squarely aimed at the «have more money than they know what to do with» crowd.