Everyday Life
Newspapers
Many publications, including foreign periodicals, are available for browsing at the Reg, second floor. The University Bookstore carries a variety of newspapers and magazines. Or you can tap into their Web sites.
Chicago Reader
Web: www.chireader.com
Free alternative weekly newspaper that includes "News of the Weird," "The Straight Dope," and "Life in Hell." Includes local news, listing of events, and extensive classified section.
Chicago Sun-Times
Web: www.suntimes.com
This tabloid-sized daily has good entertainment coverage on Fridays and Saturdays and is home to Roger Ebert.
Chicago Tribune
Web: www.chicagotribune.com
This broadsheet-sized daily has good entertainment coverage.
Hyde Park Herald
Web: www.hpherald.com
Weekly community newspaper. A subscription costs $15 per year.
Newcity
Web: www.newcitychicago.com
Alternative news and arts weekly newspaper founded by University of Chicago alumni. Includes Best of Chicago, a useful listing of highly recommended Chicago resources and attractions.
Other publications
Free newspapers and other kinds of publications are everywhere in the city. Examples of some that you can find as close as the entrance of the Reynolds Club are Indian Reporter and World News, N'Digo, and Red Eye.
Many are targeted to specific audiences, such as gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgendered communities. They include Blacklines, Chicago Free Press, Gay Chicago, Nightlines, Outlines, and Windy City Times. Also look for the OUT! Guide, published in June and December.
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