The Lost Photos of Jay King
The noted street photographer spent years capturing everyday life in the city. Decades later, Chicago is publishing images of his that have never been seen.
Custom Placements: City Life Lead
Our Most Popular Stories of 2022
This past year, you were hooked by stories of the “Starved Rock Killer,” a critical review to Alinea, and images of the city at night.
Collecting Christmas
Photographer Sheila Barabad wanted to maintain her midcentury home’s atomic curb appeal, which led to a collection of groovy lawn art.
Photo Gallery: 2022 Chicagoans of the Year Celebration
Earlier this month, Chicago honored its 2022 Chicagoans of the Year at Chicago Winery. In an event that featured master of ceremonies Peter Sagal, host of NPR’s Wait Wait…Don’t Tell Me!, honorees Chez Smith, Bashir Salahuddin, Tony Priolo, Megan Jeyifo, and Nick Cave accepted their awards and spoke on their work — and what Chicago … Read more
Where It’s @: @vashon_photo
Twitter Handle:@vashon_photoFollowers:20,900 Who is behind it: Vashon Jordan Jr., a 23-year-old photographer for Governor J.B. Pritzker’s reelection campaign What it is: Vibrant Chicago cityscapes: Promontory Point, the Green Line at sunrise How it started: The West Pullman resident’s love for the camera was shaped at Gwendolyn Brooks College Preparatory Academy. “I became a school photographer, … Read more
Freemasons Still Support Chicago Communities
Masonic temples were built to last, and they now house everything from lofts to restaurants.
Phil Ponce
The former Chicago Tonight host, 73, on growing up poor, quitting acting, and dealing with anxiety
The Day a 737 Crashed Into West Lawn
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.
The Beat Goes On in Hermosa
In the most Puerto Rican zip code in Chicago, bomba is a nod to the island’s common language.