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Struan Hogg

Born in Scotland, Struan fell in love with Chicago after visiting family in his teens and never looked back. As the founder and editor of Hey Chicago, he travels to the city regularly, spending his time walking its 77 neighborhoods, digging into local archives, and tracking down the untold history behind its architecture. Combining an outsider’s wonder with a deep respect for Chicago grit, Struan celebrates the community stories that make the Windy City unmatched.

15 Iconic Chicago Skyscrapers and the Wild Stories Behind Them (One Marble Mistake Cost $80 Million to Repair)

by Struan Hogg

The wild stories behind 15 iconic Chicago skyscrapers, from a faceless rooftop goddess to sloshing water tanks to an $80M marble blunder you walk past all the time.

The 8 Best Chinatown Restaurants In Chicago (And We To Eat)

by Struan Hogg

Looking for Chicago’s best Chinatown food? We found the 8 absolute best spots for authentic Szechuan spice, hand-folded dumplings, and traditional dim sum.

The 8 Absolute Best Burgers In Chicago (That Actually Live Up To The Hype)

by Struan Hogg

Looking for the best burgers in Chicago? From famous West Loop favorites to $7 greasy masterpieces on the North Side, here is your ultimate local guide.

The 14 Absolute Best Italian Beefs In Chicago (And Why Locals Love Them)

by Struan Hogg

Skip the tourist traps. We are sharing the 16 absolute best Italian beef sandwiches in Chicago, exactly where lifelong locals go for a perfect, messy meal.

12 Jaw-Dropping Scandals That Shocked Chicago

by Struan Hogg

From a $1B parking meter disaster to the Dave Matthews Band incident, discover the 12 most jaw-dropping historical and modern scandals that shocked Chicago.

12 Bizarre & Hilarious Chicago Laws That Somehow Still Exist

by Struan Hogg

Did you know it’s illegal to give a dog whiskey or go fishing in your pajamas in Chicago? Discover 12 bizarre Chicago laws still on the books today!

The 12 Most Mind-Blowing Things To See at The Field Museum (And the Wild Stories Behind Them)

by Struan Hogg

Discover the wildest hidden secrets at Chicago’s Field Museum. From man-eating lions to a T. Rex raided by the FBI, don’t miss these 12 mind-blowing artifacts!

The Best 15 New Skyscrapers and Megaprojects Coming in 2026 and Beyond

by Struan Hogg

The Chicago skyline is changing forever. Discover the 15 massive new skyscrapers, stadiums, and billion-dollar megaprojects transforming our city right now.

12 Chicago Brunch Spots We’d Actually Take A Friend To.

by Struan Hogg

Looking for the best brunch in Chicago? Skip the tourist traps and explore 12 local-approved neighborhood spots worth the trip and the wait.

The 15 Ruthless Visionaries Who Actually Built Chicago

by Struan Hogg

Forget the mobsters. Chicago was built by ruthless industrialists, armed squatters, and architectural geniuses. Here is the true story of who built the city.

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