How a Funeral Director Works During a Pandemic Interview by Elly Fishman The co-owner of a South Side fixture talks about prepping coronavirus victims, taking calls from “terrified” families, and grieving when you can’t even embrace. Read more
Gabriel Bump’s Debut Novel Pays Homage to South Shore By Elly Fishman In Everywhere You Don’t Belong, Bump explores love, violence, and an ache to fit in on the South Side and beyond. Read more
A “Midwestern Gothic” Thriller Hits Theaters Interview by Elly Fishman Director and UIC professor Jennifer Reeder's “Knives and Skin” captures the big moods of young adulthood. Read more
The Underground Railroad Through the Eyes of Dawoud Bey By Elly Fishman The Hyde Park artist's new work evokes the furtive journeys of fugitive slaves. Read more
My Grandmother's Chicago By Elly Fishman Penned in her memoir-writing class, these stories reveal a city where wonder was easy to find. Read more
The Immigrant Children’s Advocate By Elly Fishman Maria Woltjen is a Chicagoan of the Year. Read more
What Happens When Two Geniuses Collide? We Asked Jeanne Gang and Nick Cave By Elly Fishman We talked to the Aqua architect and the artist behind Soundsuits about their first-ever collaboration and why they're fans of each other. Read more
How Do You Remake a Museum? We Asked Ali Gass Interview by Elly Fishman The new director of the Smart Museum wants to make it a more modern institution. Read more
