Moderated by Brianna WellenPhotography by Clayton Hauck
Six Chicago comedians walk into a bar ... and have a frank (and funny) discussion about harassment, patriarchy, creepy men, and other things no one’s supposed to joke about. Read more
Thirty-seven years ago, Mayor Jane Byrne moved into the Cabrini-Green housing project to draw attention to the violence and poverty there. It would become one of the most famous—and factious—publicity stunts in the city’s history. Read more
When undocumented immigrants get bad legal advice from people unlicensed to practice law, they can end up deported—while the service provider is free to continue doing business. Read more
Riddell can now wire its helmets to detect when a player has taken a dangerous hit. Amid escalating concerns about safety, this could be a game-changer. So why isn’t the NFL adopting it? Read more
Interviews by Kim Bellware Illustrations by Rob Dobi
Chicago’s public school instructors have one of the toughest—and most rewarding—jobs in the city. Here’s what they talk about when parents and principals aren’t listening. Read more