Evelyn Figueroa
The Migrant Welcome Wagon
All Stories
Jonathan Eig
The King Chronicler
Amanda Williams
The Conscientious Artist
Andrew Glatt and Nicole Novotny
The Friday Morning Swimmers
Christina Whitehouse
The Bike Lane Revolutionary
Chicagoans of the Year
They advocated for the vulnerable, reckoned with history, and brought joy to the masses. These six honorees represent the best of our city.
“The World Must Hear Our Voices”
One year after Russia invaded their country, five Ukrainians who resettled here share their stories of frightening escapes and difficult adjustments.
How I Stood Up to Power
Six of the New Power 30 talk about their pivotal career moment.
The New Power 30
Over the eventful past year, the Chicagoans in this ranking have stepped up in a big way, wielding newfound clout and making change happen.