High-school basketball phenom Jahlil Okafor—a sure-fire NBA lottery pick—is a monster on the court. But to understand what drives him, you have to meet his dad. And know what happened to his mother. Read more
The Democrat has ruled the statehouse for decades. At age 71, he's as powerful as ever. But his latest moves make you wonder: What does Madigan really want? Read more
Morale is in the tank. Cash is burning. PR blunders abound. But nearly two years after becoming the biggest owner of the Chicago Sun-Times, this tech entrepreneur still believes he can transform the reeling newspaper industry. Read more
Chicago surveyed 26 artists, collectors, curators, and gallerists to take the pulse of the city’s art scene. They revealed what shows to see, what to wear to them, where to pick up artists, and Chicago’s next art star. Read more
Chicago surveyed 28 local drama pros. They picked 12 must-see fall shows, dished on the scene's best and worst, and told us what they really think about the Tribune’s chief drama critic. Read more
22 musicians and local experts in Chicago's music scene on the fall concerts to catch, their favorite up-and-comers, and their true feelings about Chief Keef. Read more
