It's been a lonely crusade for rock critic Jim DeRogatis, whose reporting on allegations of sexual abuse against the R&B star has grown increasingly high-profile. Read more
A Chicagoan’s quest to learn the truth about his father—whose life is the subject of a new graphic novel—delves deep into the city’s criminal past, crosses paths with one of the 20th century’s most notorious murderers, and leads to unexpected redemption. Read more
Polluted by expediency, reversed out of necessity, flowing through a city of wonders and deprivations, the river has more stories yet to tell. Read more
Chicago’s iconic chef died in 2013 and it seemed his legacy was tarnished. Three decades after his restaurant opened, we look at his lasting imprint on the city’s dining scene. Read more
The Illinois budget debacle has left both sides bruised, but state comptroller Susana Mendoza has emerged from the fight more powerful than ever. Read more
At Sullivan High School, where hijabs are as common as high-tops, a new mission has meant a
second chance—both for the Rogers Park school and its swelling ranks of immigrant students. Read more
