Stephanie Izard on Her Olive Garden Job and Home Meals
“When Top Chef first called, I was like, ‘No, thank you.’”
Contributors: Mike Thomas
Aleksandar Hemon is Kicking the Tires
The author, 57, on The Matrix Resurrections, his compulsive nature, and a memorable lakefront utterance.
Hermene Hartman’s Gut Keeps Getting Smarter
The N’Digo publisher, 74, on working for Jesse Jackson, marrying interracially, and criticizing Obama.
Tim Samuelson, the First Cultural Historian of Chicago
The historian, 70, on his office player piano, the poetry of a Sullivan building, and the ultimate lakefront soundtrack
Catching Up With Liz Phair
The singer-songwriter, 54, on her sudden fame, using her sexuality, and why she practices saying her own name
Haki R. Madhubuti
The poet, 79, on the role books played in his youth, his mother’s murder, and mentor Gwendolyn Brooks
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.