What Chris Kennedy Is Doing With the New Wolf Point Project

How the former head of the Merchandise Mart plans to redevelop riverfront land that's been in his family since the 1940s.

The Kennedys Are From Chicago, Too

Chris Kennedy is not the only member of the prominent family to show an interest in Chicago.

by Dennis Rodkin and Jessica Nikolich

Chi-Slam Table Tennis Club Is Chicago’s Ping-Pong Headquarters

Here's a look inside the city's suddenly resurgent Ping-Pong scene.

by Adam Doster

This Is What Really Happens During an Autopsy

A day at work with Ben Margolis, one of Chicago's leading forensic pathologists.

by Jeff Ruby

Here Are Steppenwolf’s Four Most Exciting New Plays

These upcoming productions, on Steppenwolf’s schedule through next summer, bring well-known names and new material to Chicago.

Steppenwolf’s Martha Lavey Pushes Theatre’s Boundaries

The veteran artistic director explains what Chicago's theater scene is, what it needs, and what's next for Steppenwolf.

How Illinois Should Set Up a Concealed-Carry Law

As the nation debates gun control, here are three ideas on how citizens could carry a firearm out of sight here in Illinois.

by Whet Moser

Why You Should Never Get Your Kid a Rabbit for Easter

Charlotte the bunny was cute, cuddly—and a living terror.

by Jeff Ruby

‘Brothers Emanuel’ Tells How To Raise Kids To Be Overachievers

In a Q&A about his new memoir, the bioethicist Ezekiel Emanuel opens up about how his family's culture helped him (and his brothers Rahm and Ari) find their own paths to success.

by David Bernstein

Illinois’s Credit Rating Is the Worst in the Nation: Three Reasons You Should Care

How the state's A- status could affect the people who live here.

by Whet Moser