Joan Harris
The arts philanthropist, 86, on Daley, Obama, and making donations count
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Pete Wentz
The Fall Out Boy bassist, 38, on Xanax, private jets, and fresh underwear
The Day Harold Washington Died
It has been 30 years since Chicago bid farewell to the mayor who broke the Democratic machine and became a beacon of hope for thousands. In remembering the man and...
They Owned the Night
The closing of the legendary dance club Medusa’s 25 years ago marked the end of an era. In this raw and raucous oral history, the club’s founders, employees, and patrons...
Penny Pollack
Chicago’s retiring dining editor, 70, on DIY trends, anonymity, and Italian beef
And God Created Oprah
Before she was a media deity, Oprah Winfrey was a fledgling local talk show host with a shot at national stardom. An oral history of her pivotal first syndicated season.
Rebecca O’Neal Is Going Beyond Twitter
Rebecca O’Neal Photo: Saverio Truglia “Me and your last comic are wearing the exact same outfit right now,” says Rebecca O’Neal, pink hair shining under the lights in the...
Fall’s 10 Most Anticipated Standup Shows
Margaret Cho and Kyle Kinane Photos: (Cho) Pixie Vision; (Kinane) Moses Robinson 1 Margaret Cho Chicago Theatre The first Asian American woman to nab a network sitcom (ABC’s ill-fated...
Chicago’s Deadly 1995 Heat Wave: An Oral History
In July 1995, a scorching three-day stretch caught the city unprepared, leaving 739 dead. The key players recount how one of Chicago’s worst disasters unfolded.
‘Avatar’ — a sad consolation prize for Disney
Disney finally came up with an answer to Universal's Wizarding World of Harry Potter — a barrel full of giant blue monkeys. The Imagineers better get their imaginations cranking overtime....