Lauryn Azu

Lauryn Azu is a deputy senior content editor for the Chicago Tribune. She graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and her work has appeared in publications including the Detroit Free Press, the Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism and The Wall Street Journal.

Travelers wait in line to check in at Porter Airlines at Midway International Airport in Chicago on March 23, 2026. (Antonio Perez/Chicago Tribune)

TSA Union: How to help unpaid workers at O’Hare and Midway airports amid partial shutdown

March 24, 2026 at 12:31 p.m.

Grocery store and gas cards valued $20 or less each can be mailed to workers going without paychecks, union president says.

This four-level, five-bedroom home in the Gold Coast recently went on the market for nearly $4 million. (Jim Young)

Gold Coast 5-bedroom home with glass conservatory: $3.9M

March 5, 2026 at 5:00 a.m.

This four-level, five-bedroom home was originally built in 1880 and renovated between 2013 and 2015, preserving the historic brick facade.

This six-bedroom, five-and-a-half-bathroom home in the Old Town neighborhood recently went on the market for $6.5 million. (Visual Vantage Chicago/Brent Borchardt)

Old Town 6-bedroom home with elevator: $6.5M

February 26, 2026 at 5:00 a.m.

This six-bedroom, five-and-a-half-bathroom home offers multiple patios, a landscaped side yard and a passenger elevator.

This six-bedroom, 11-bathroom home on Magnificent Mile in the Loop recently went on the market for $5.5 million. (Visual Vantage Chicago)

Mag Mile 6-bedroom duplex with spa suite: $5.5M

February 12, 2026 at 5:00 a.m.

This six-bedroom home has eight full bathrooms, three half baths, almost 9,000 square feet and sweeping views of Lake Michigan and the Chicago skyline.

This four-bedroom home in the West Loop recently went on the market for over $3.6 million. (Andrew Miller)

West Loop 4-bedroom home with stone finishes: nearly $3.7M

January 29, 2026 at 5:00 a.m.

This four-bedroom, four-bathroom home in the West Loop is in a boutique building, has a private foyer and is filled with color and rich textures.

The Soul & Smoke Meat Lover's Pizza is part of The Little Lark's 2026 Chicago Restaurant Week dinner menu. (Steve Lewis)

Chicago Restaurant Week 2026: 5 menus we’re excited about

January 19, 2026 at 1:52 p.m.

More than 500 restaurants are taking part in the 19th year of this food fest, including 75 that are making their Chicago Restaurant Week debut.

This five-bedroom home in Evanston has recently been listed for over $1.7 million. (LVN Studios)

Evanston 5-bedroom century-old bungalow: $1.7M

January 6, 2026 at 5:00 a.m.

Address: 1006 Ridge Avenue, Evanston Price: $1,725,000 This five-bedroom, four-bathroom home in Evanston has only been owned by three families over a century and many of its original architectural details have...

Sous chef Ian Miller prepares a roasted garlic Caesar salad at Buttercup in the South Loop on Dec. 30, 2025. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)

Restaurant reviews: Buttercup, Kanin and Nadu in Chicago

January 6, 2026 at 2:39 p.m.

To kick off 2026, the Tribune food team takes a look at three notable restaurants that opened last year: Buttercup in the South Loop, Kanin in Ravenswood and Nadu in...

The pepperoni and Mike’s hot honey drizzle pizza in a takeout box at Pizz'amici on Grand Avenue in Chicago, Sept. 25, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)

2025 food favorites: The most memorable dishes and drinks we had across Chicago

December 29, 2025 at 5:00 a.m.

With 2026 just around the corner, the writers and editors of the Tribune food section have taken some time to reflect on our favorite bites and drinks from 2025.

This five-bedroom, seven-bathroom home in Barrington Hills recently went on the market for almost $2.5 million. (Paulina Angelaccio Photography)

Barrington Hills 5-bedroom French Country-inspired home: $2.5M

December 16, 2025 at 5:00 a.m.

This five-bedroom French Country-inspired home has five full bathrooms, two half-baths, designer lighting and custom millwork throughout.

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