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
Bobby Rush Doesn’t Have Any Regrets, Man Interview by Mike Thomas The retiring U.S. representative, 75, on the Black Panthers, segregation, and close calls. Read more
CSO’s Riccardo Muti Won’t Tolerate Your Ill-Timed Coughs Interview by Mike Thomas The Chicago Symphony Orchestra conductor, 81, on Mozart, modern music, and audience interjections. Read more
