Jesús “Chuy” García
The U.S. representative, 65, on Adam Toledo’s death, growing up in Mexico, and running for mayor
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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
Sebastian Maniscalco
The standup, 47, on finding success late, facing off with Robert De Niro, and steering clear of Trump jokes
Carrie Nahabedian
The Michelin-starred chef, 62, on post-riot rehabbing, the two types of line cooks, and the best advice she ever got
Hebru Brantley
The artist, 40, on his deep obsessions and crippling anxiety and how the protests are informing his work