Charna Halpern on Del Close, Tina Fey, and Slow Comedy By Bill Zehme The legendary improv instructor, 65, recounts starting iO Theater and how she introduced Fey to Amy Poehler. Read more
Rich Koz, aka Svengoolie, on Horror Films and Stick-On Mustaches By Bill Zehme The beloved horror show host, 65, on why anyone can be Svengoolie and that time Mark Hamill tweeted about him. Read more
Penny Pollack on 30 Years of Writing About Food in Chicago By Mike Thomas Chicago’s retiring dining editor, 70, on DIY trends, anonymity, and Italian beef Read more
Karen Lewis, Teacher Union Chief, on Battling Cancer and Bruce Rauner By Bill Zehme The 64-year-old dishes on getting a box of DVDs from George Lucas and a phone call from Rahm. Read more
Victor Skrebneski on Shooting Bowie Naked and Advising Daley By Bill Zehme The famed portrait photographer, 87, talks about growing up in Chicago and capturing the perfect image. Read more
Rich Melman By Bill Zehme The Lettuce Entertain You founder on his tough dad and abusive customers Read more
Jesse White Has Been to Every Single DMV in the State By Bill Zehme The secretary of state and tumbler king on fast talking and fast driving Read more
Jeff Garlin Hates Most Comedy Movies By Bill Zehme We interviewed the Chicago comedian about his napping skills and his man crush on Joe Maddon. Read more
Sugar Rautbord Doesn't Dish—But Still Has Stories to Tell By Bill Zehme The socialite novelist on gossip, allies, and a scary boat trip with Trump’s ex Read more
Robert Falls on Cleaning Toilets and Altering Time at the Theater By Bill Zehme The Goodman Theatre artistic director, who dared to put on two five-hour plays in a row, says theater will never die. Read more
