Out on the street and up all night, at work with some of Chicago's street artists.
A Chicago dance ensemble that started in the alleys now preaches footwork to the masses.
Hotel doorman Will Spain will accept a hug as a tip, but he would prefer cash.
Smelt fishing is a Chicago tradition, even after the smelt are gone. Let's burn some Christmas trees.
Chicago's independent recyclers keep the alleys clean and make a buck while doing it.
A Chicago chess club has an informal arrangement with a south side McDonald's.