April 5, 1968
Fifty years after the assassination of Martin Luther King Jr., a new work by acclaimed poet Eve L. Ewing evokes the day Madison Street burned.
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10 Stories You Should Read This Week
The ’68 West Side riot, the last days of a cage hotel, an urban-farming guide, and more
The Easy-Peasy, No-Excuses Guide to Becoming an Urban Farmer
Everything you need to know to start growing what you eat, from habaneros to hens, right here in the city
Six Things to Plant in the Ideal Starter Garden
Illustrations: Vidhya Nagarajan These six edible plants are just right for beginners who have outdoor space, whether a backyard, a community garden plot, a deck, or even a fire escape. The only place you don’t want to plant is directly in the ground—Chicago’s soil tends to be too toxic and compacted to yield safely edible … Read more
How to Grow a Vegetable Garden on Your Windowsill
Photo: Jason Little; Styling: Sage Reed; Plants: Courtesy of Windy City Greens No outdoor space? No problem. There’s a huge range of herbs and vegetables that thrive on a sill. Choose a south-facing window if you can, ideally one that gets at least six hours of sunlight in the summer. Use potting soil, not gardening … Read more
A Step-by-Step Guide to Raising Chickens
Community organizer Kelli Wefenstette, 33, and her husband have been raising hens in their Portage Park backyard for seven years. The birds do a lot more than lay eggs, she says. “They’ll chase after things, they’ll jump off the ground, they’ll kind of do tricks for you. They’re freaking hilarious.” They’ve also endeared themselves to … Read more
A Step-by-Step Guide to Urban Beekeeping
Naaman Gambill, 33, runs a local beekeeping supply store called—what else?—the Hive. A resident of Roscoe Village, he got his first hands-on experience with honeybees on his family’s Indiana farm. Like many apiarists, he has gotten used to bee stings over time, but early on he learned some painful lessons. Not long after beginning to … Read more
The Thrill and Agony of Loyola's Final Four Defeat
Photographer Max Herman watched the game at the Bulldog Ale House in Rogers Park with some very excited, and then very sad, Ramblers fans.
Meet Aspiring Trans Wrestler Lola Starr
For International Transgender Awareness and Visibility Day, we hit the gym with the ascendant trainee.
What Went Wrong with the Blackhawks This Year?
Age, injuries, and bad luck led to a season that was even more disappointing than last year. But a talented young group of forwards could give their aging stars more support next year and extend the golden age a bit longer.