If you don't mind the occasional rash, vomiting, diarrhea, or 14-day headache, testing drugs in clinical trials can be a "sleep-away camp for adults" that pays pretty well. Read more
We sent novelist Camille Bordas on a weeklong journey to discover the joys of our own backyard. No interstates, no cities, no chain hotels. Just old-fashioned diners, cozy inns, picturesque vineyards, and lots of wide-open spaces. In other words, the ideal summer road trip. Read more
In exclusive interviews, Paul Bauer's widow and the man accused of killing Bauer reveal the lifelong paths that led to a fateful February encounter. Read more
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
