The Group Fighting For Immigrant Rights Interview by Erica Gunderson Mary Meg McCarthy, executive director of the National Immigrant Justice Center, wants to make sure the Trump administration follows the law. Read more
The Anti- Anti-Vaxxers Interview by Erica Gunderson The American Academy of Pediatrics takes a stand against RFK Jr.’s actions. Read more
In Defense of Liberals Interview by Paula Kamen With his new book, Kevin M. Schultz reclaims the “grand centrist philosophy” of American life. Read more
Eve L. Ewing Challenges Us to Confront Racism in Education Interview by Elly Fishman In her new book, the sociologist, poet, and professor argues that schools have been used to harm Black and Native people. Read more
Preeti Chalsani Is Leading the City’s Quantum Leap Interview by Mark Bazer The business development lead for the Illinois Quantum and Microelectronics Park takes us behind scenes of the $500 million investment in the next generation of technology. Read more
The Hotel for the Homeless By Kelley Engelbrecht A bold experiment at an old Lincoln Square motel represents a pioneering approach to housing the unhoused. Read more
Best of Fall: The Genre Juggler Text by Web Behrens Tim Seeley unleashes superheroes and zombies on rural Wisconsin. Read more
Best of Fall: The Blessings Counter Text by Kris Vire Jessie Fisher returns home to ask for our help onstage. Read more
Best of Fall: The Public Artist Text by Thomas Connors Muralist Rafael Blanco embraces his studio roots for an Elmhurst exhibition. Read more
Best of Fall: The Spirit Mover Text by Oliver Sava Julianna Rubio Slager turns Mexican lore into a metaphor for postpartum depression. Read more