Long before he became known as the author of three books about the mysteries of the Midwest, he was quietly writing some of the best longform non-fiction in the country for the Chicago Reader. Read more
How a vexillologist, an artist, and a municipal librarian worked within the rules and history of flag design to create a masterpiece of the genre. Read more
The paper's Springfield bureau chief, with almost 20 years on the job, steps down after a story on the candidate's business dealings creates a complex tempest. Read more
