Creating a Haven State
Diana Parker-Kafka and the Midwest Access Coalition help women with the logistics of traveling to Illinois for abortions.
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Few Chicagoans Have Heard of the Deadliest Day in State History
Today marks the 100th anniversary of the Herrin Massacre, when 21 “scabs” were killed by union miners.
A Shedd Scientist’s Quest to Save Coral Reefs
Deep inside Chicago’s aquarium, Dr. Ross Cunning is studying how corals respond to warmer temperatures. Can his research help preserve one of the planet’s most fragile wonders?
Urban Exploration Is ‘100 Percent More Difficult’ These Days
Photographer Eric Holubow says social media — and technology in general — has made sneaking into abandoned buildings much trickier.
Gray: A Photo Essay
When is it time to stop dyeing your hair and embrace your gray? For many women, there’s no easy answer. Photographer Beth Rooney examines how hair color is entangled with ideas about age, identity, and beauty.
The Pullman Neighborhood Is a Time Capsule
In a city that changes rapidly, the historic neighborhood stands alone in its preservation.
Did That Palm Reading Just Save My Marriage?
A sour day turned sweeter after a psychic near the Damen Blue Line helped the author and her husband see each other more clearly.
The Chicago Whales: A Short-Lived Team with a Long Legacy
The team only existed for three years, but it played an important role in Chicago baseball history.
From North to South on Western Avenue
The longest road in Chicago is home to strip malls, car dealerships, and a couple of the city’s finest ice cream shops.
The Evolving Role of Chicago Sky’s Ann Crosby
She’s the VP of basketball operations, the strength and conditioning coach, and so much more. “There would be no Sky without Ann,” says team owner Michael Alter.