He’s trusted to repair some of the world’s most fabled — and expensive — instruments. How does John Becker manage to unlock the sound of a Stradivarius? Read more
He became a Division I head coach before he turned 30. Now, as he starts his second season at Loyola, Drew Valentine is ready to prove he belongs. Read more
Three of Chicago’s top meteorologists — Brant Miller, Cheryl Scott, and Tom Skilling — share what they’ve learned from years of tracking this city’s fickle and often extreme weather. Read more
The Chicago Teachers Union’s heir apparent sees herself as a righteous champion of not just educators but of students. And she’s not about to let anyone stand in her way. Including the mayor. Read more
The enigmatic Northwestern University neuroscientist, TED Talk star, and former hacker has some advice for you: Don’t believe everything your brain tells you. Read more
