‘Speaking for the Dying’: 2 Years of Observations on ICU Decision-Making
In her new book, author Susan Shapiro tells us how to prepare for the life-and-death decisions that come with a trip to the intensive care unit.
Summer Reading List 2019: New and Old Books to Explore
Summer in Chicago: There never seems to be enough of it, especially with so many things to do – and read. Need a good recommendation? Here are 15 wide-ranging options from three Chicago authors.
Self-Focusing Glasses and Other News from the World of Science
Could futuristic-looking headware ultimately lead to self-focusing glasses? Rabiah Mayas returns with a roundup of the latest science news.
City Council Caucus Chairs on Chicago’s Future
The different caucuses of aldermen that make up the council play a big role in shaping its direction. Their leaders join us for a conversation about their priorities and vision for Chicago.
Gery Chico’s New Challenge: Uplifting Underserved Neighborhoods
The former mayoral candidate and onetime Chicago school board president is taking on a new job as board chair of Local Initiatives Support Corporation Chicago. He tells us about his new role.
Like ‘Biting into a Band-Aid’: Malort Returns to Chicago
Malort, the Chicago-born liquor both praised (and panned) for its bracing bitterness, is made in Chicago once more. We visit Chicago’s CH Distillery to see what everyone’s wincing about.
Deep Frydays: Take a Pizza My Heart
In honor of the Fourth of July, we deep-fry what is perhaps Chicago’s greatest culinary contribution to America – and the globe: deep-dish pizza.
Illinois Taxes Goods. But What About Services?
Mayor Lori Lightfoot has been upfront recently that city residents should expect to pay more in taxes to help fill persistent budget holes. One she’s eyeing? A tax on services.
Ask Geoffrey: Did a Crosstown Baseball Series in 1901 Actually Happen?
Geoffrey Baer investigates an early attempt at a Chicago baseball crosstown classic – that may or may not have actually happened.
Electric Scooters Are Popular in Chicago, but Safety Concerns Linger
For the past two weeks, electric scooters have been zipping around Chicago’s West Side. An update on how the pilot program is going.
Supreme Court Gives Green Light to Gerrymandering. Now What?
As states prepare to draw new election boundaries after the 2020 census, what can be done to ensure those maps give equal weight to all votes? Behind the practice of gerrymandering and the movement to curb it.
Judge Pallmeyer Breaks Glass Ceiling at Chicago’s Federal Court
Meet Judge Rebecca Pallmeyer, the first woman in the 200-year history of Chicago’s federal court to become chief judge.
Acclaimed Photographer Recalls Learning His Trade in Chicago 70 Years Ago
We visit a career-spanning show of work by Marvin E. Newman, a still-working photographer who captured Chicago and its people in the 1940s and ‘50s.