Time Out Chicago's editors spent the year taking in all the city has to offer, from the best dance clubs to the top Chicago restaurants, and from the year's biggest summer music festivals to the unmissable theater shows. Which places and events reigned supreme as the best of 2014? Check out our lists below, and use them to plan things to do in 2015.
The craziest, weirdest, sexiest people spotted on public transportation this year
Our photo editor chooses her favorite shots.
From established Hollywood auteurs to the foreign and indie fringes, cinema brought its A-game.
From a teeny tiny barbecue shack to a new fine dining spot.
The weirdest, wildest and wackiest Chicago headlines of the past year.
Kanye West, Haim and Savages got way too much love this year.
These labels produced the most memorable music of the year.
After all the concerts and fests, these are the images that stuck with us.
Everything from Bach and bells to computer manipulated piano.
Please stop saying "selfie."
Breaking Bad, Masters of Sex and more of the best TV this year.
The Chicago cinema scene in 2013 saw some impactful events.
Notable happenings in dance, art and books.
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