Michael Siegel
The Anshe Emet senior rabbi, 71, on security concerns, the Holocaust’s fading, and his retiring
All Stories
Brian Stack Makes His Late Night Exit
As The Late Show with Stephen Colbert comes to an end, one of its longtime writers, a Chicago-area native, looks back on three decades in the comedy TV trenches.
Chicago on the Move
Through his shots of people in transit, photographer Graham Chapman captures the lifeblood of the city.
Joel Mokyr
The Northwestern economic historian, 79, on the role of experts, tech’s future, and the Nobel Prize
Jane Lynch
The comedic actress, 65, on relishing solitude, embracing sobriety, and rejecting causes
“A Voice Has to Be Raised”
Cardinal Blase Cupich on why it’s important to speak out on ICE tactics and other injustices
Mick Napier
The improv director, 63, on giving notes, what makes him laugh, and atheism’s spirituality
Lili Taylor
The actress, 58, on hanging with Richard Pryor, the solace of birding, and a fateful blind date
The Roots of Violence
UIC’s David Stovall contends that capitalism and racism are fueling conflict in Black communities.
Richard Marx
The singer-songwriter, 62, on crafting tunes, embracing ballads, and playing nice with fans