During the European Renaissance, Dutch philosopher Desiderius Erasmus professed, “Women. Can’t live with them, can’t live without them.” It’s a funny sentiment, but it seems to be transforming...

Angsty teens and mischievous kids have long found their home in Evanston. From love stories to thieving grown men to crime films set during the Great Depression, Evanston has provided a setting for filmmakers...

The Monthly Life moves pretty fast. If you don’t stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it — if by “life” you mean “all the spots in Evanston where writer and director John...

John Hughes defined love for an entire generation. Imagine being a teenager in the ’80s. Unapologetic neon jackets and Aussie hairspray-induced dos aside, growing up felt more like a thrilling challenge...

Greg Berlanti recalls his time at Northwestern with the fondest of memories: He enjoyed his independence, met some of his lifelong friends and simply loved school. There was just one aspect of his daily...