Haki R. Madhubuti
The poet, 79, on the role books played in his youth, his mother’s murder, and mentor Gwendolyn Brooks
Contributors: Mike Thomas
George Wendt
The actor, 72, on causing a stir at a Sox game, cleaning out Royko’s office, and dancing in heels
Candace Parker Comes Home
After 13 storied seasons in Los Angeles, the two-time WNBA MVP and former Naperville Central star joins the Chicago Sky. She brings with her some hard-won wisdom.
Jesús “Chuy” García
The U.S. representative, 65, on Adam Toledo’s death, growing up in Mexico, and running for mayor
Deon Cole
The comedian, 49, on tricking out his rent-free pad, making a pact with Common, and writing for Conan.
67 Days to Lockdown
From Chicago’s first known COVID-19 case to the governor’s historic shelter-in-place order, here’s how those critical, frenzied early weeks of the pandemic unfolded, in the words of those at the center of the crisis.
Carol Marin
The former TV journalist and anchor, 72, on a gang threat, the Jerry Springer fiasco, and a 9/11 close call
Jim Belushi
The actor, 66, on hallucinogens, Second City flops, and the true inspiration for John’s cheeseburger sketch
Valerie Jarrett
The former Obama senior adviser, 64, on her globetrotting youth, old boss, and White House joys
Richard Babcock
For Chicago’s 50th anniversary, we talk to the former longtime editor, 73, about putting a nude woman on the cover and reporting on Trump and Lady Di