The Pinpoint Scalpel By Joel Reese It’s like a lightsaber, and it dramatically reduces blood loss during surgery. Read more
The T Cell Booster By Julie Dugdale Turbocharged T cells are primed to recognize and attack melanoma. Read more
GPS for Brain Surgery By Julie Dugdale Northwestern neurosurgeons are developing a new method to better locate tumors. Read more
The Cancer Magnet By Joel Reese An implanted device could lure cancerous cells so they can be removed. Read more
Finally, Local Skiing that Doesn’t Suck By Nina Kokotas Hahn Wilmot Mountain has been overhauled and is ready for action. Read more
My Last Patient By David Scheiner At the end of an illustrious career, a Chicago doctor faces the greatest challenge of his life. Read more
A Luxury Apartment Boom in the Burbs By Dawn Reiss It was a banner year for newly constructed suburban rentals—with high-end amenities like fiber internet and a pet-washing station. Read more
How the U. of C. Is Using Big Data to Beat Cancer By Tom Chiarella The Genomic Data Commons is about to revolutionize the way we treat patients. Read more
Where to Celebrate New Year's Eve in Chicago By Jamison Pfeifer Shows, events, and themed parties that will get you through the last hours of 2016. Read more
What Cancer Taught Me By Bill Zehme From the crushing diagnosis to the resumption of seminormal life, a noted author shares what he learned coming back from stage 4. Read more