New South Loop Tower to Get Kara Mann Treatment
Plus: Terry Crews has a new furniture collection, Unison Home goes online-only, and more
Contributors: Alison Martin
Designer Jacob Wener Returns to His Roots at the Golden Triangle
Plus: NeoCon is back, Antonio Citterio visits, and an art market downtown
Charity Walk for Upholstery Aims to Empower Women
Plus: Chicago’s oldest art fair returns, a lighting sale, and an antique market
Chicago's Not-Too-Distant Nazi Past
In the 1960s and ’70s, Nazis marched the streets of Chicago and its suburbs—to protest black residents moving in. We spoke with the lawyer that defended their First Amendment right.
Could Trump Bring Manufacturing Jobs Back to Chicago?
Candidate Trump promised to never eat Oreos again. But President Trump will find it’s much harder to stop the outsourcing of manufacturing jobs than to boycott a cookie.
Chicago Gets Another Task Force on Human Trafficking—Will This One Work?
The city has the third-highest volume of human trafficking in the country, and experts say this new group could be in the position to make a big impact.
How Will the Obama Library Impact the Area Around Jackson Park?
Clues may be found in the Clinton Library in Little Rock, Arkansas.
In the Land of Hot Dogs, Does Spam Have a Chance?
They’re both humble dishes born in the Depression era. Are Chicagoans willing to dabble?
How Violence Affects the Children Who Witness It
Kids who witness or experience violence are at risk for mental, physical, and behavioral issues. Intervention, in the form of counseling, could help stem the cycle of violence (and save taxpayer money).
Duck Penises, Virgin Shark Birth, and Other Lessons from the Field Museum's LGBTQ Fundraiser
The event showcased the wide variety of sexual habits in the animal kingdom, and all proceeds were donated to families of Orlando shooting victims.