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Mike Thomas

Highland Park’s Darkest Day
As told to Mike Thomas
A year after the Fourth of July parade shooting that left seven dead and 48 wounded, six central figures recount their experiences both then and since. Read more
Erick Williams Can Improve Your Attention to Detail
Interview by Mike Thomas
The Virtue chef, 48, on the rule he lives by and why he refuses to be pigeonholed into soul food. Read more
Why Tim Kazurinsky Reads the Obits
Interview by Mike Thomas
The actor, 73, on how he found his funny bone, the wild ‘SNL’ days, and Kansas City barbecue. Read more
Rebecca Makkai Knows the Upside of ADHD
Interview by Mike Thomas
The novelist, 44, on her first bad review and a certain tweet about red hats. Read more
Eve L. Ewing Is Learning to Say No
Interview by Mike Thomas
The author and sociologist, 36, on writing Marvel comics and finding stillness. Read more
How Steve James Gets His Film Subjects to Open Up
Interview by Mike Thomas
The documentarian, 68, on his deeper motive for ‘Hoop Dreams’ and how he puts subjects at ease. Read more
Phil Ponce: “I Didn’t Want to Be Broke”
Interview by Mike Thomas
The former Chicago Tonight host, 73, on growing up poor, quitting acting, and dealing with anxiety. Read more
The Day a 737 Crashed Into West Lawn
By Mike Thomas
Fifty years ago, a jet fell from the sky into the Southwest Side neighborhood. Here’s what happened, in the words of those who were there. Read more
Alpana Singh's Arrogance Has Served Her Well
Interview by Mike Thomas
The restaurateur, 45, on tough bosses, fear of failure, and why she quit the Master Sommeliers. Read more
Rapper Vic Mensa: “I Didn’t Care About My Life”
Interview by Mike Thomas
The hip-hop star has been through some dark times, fueled by depression and drug addiction. Newly sober and with an album on the way, he shares wisdom learned the hard way. Read more
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