A dopey “How Many States Have You Visited?” quiz has been bouncing around my Facebook feed this week and it got me thinking: Why isn't there a dopey quiz like this for Chicago? So in the spirit of “Be the dopiness you want to see in the world,” I made a little quiz for you. … Read more
How a vexillologist, an artist, and a municipal librarian worked within the narrow rules and history of flag design to create a masterpiece of the genre.
Chicagoans of the Year, Whole Foods in Englewood, remembering Jane Byrne, and more.
The Chicago Teachers Union vice president steps into the spotlight as the interim head.
1994 Jim Capraro Executive director, Greater Southwest Development Corporation Timothy Jordan 14-year-old anti-crime symbol Liz Phair Musician Helen Valdez and Carlos Tortolero Founders, Mexican Fine Arts Center Museum Chris Zorich Bears defensive tackle; founder, Chris Zorich Foundation Oprah Winfrey Television personality 1995 Dr. Gloria Jackson Bacon Physician; founder, The Clinic in Altgeld Gary Barnett Northwestern … Read more
Related: Chicagoans of the Year 2014: The Jackie Robinson West Baseball Team
Editor’s Note On Feb. 11, 2015, Little League International stripped Jackie Robinson West of its titles following allegations that league officials had violated player-eligibility rules. Read more about the development. Two decades ago, Chicago decided to start a tradition: At the end of each year, the magazine would honor a few people “who’ve taken it … Read more
President, United States Hispanic Leadership Institute
Founder and CEO, Lake Tanganyika Floating Health Clinic
Author and poet
