Q&A: Christopher Benson on <em>Women of the Movement</em>, Writing With Mamie Till-Mobley

Q&A: Christopher Benson on Women of the Movement, Writing With Mamie Till-Mobley

The Northwestern University professor consulted on the new show, which explored Emmett Till's death through his mother's eyes. Read more

Chicago Needs More Classical "Main Streets"

By Christen Gall

A new study examines the walkable thoroughfares of mom and pop shops—and why cities need more of them to thrive. Read more

What's the Connection Between Coffee and Marijuana?

By Christen Gall

They affect the same part of the brain, but in opposite ways. Here, your burning questions answered. Read more

The New York Times's Emily Steel on Covering #MeToo

By Christen Gall

Fresh off her talk at Chicago Humanities Festival, Steel recounts breaking the Bill O'Reilly scandal, what she learned from Spotlight, and more. Read more

Find Chicago's Best Brutalist Architecture With the Concrete Chicago Map

By Christen Gall

Architect and urban designer Iker Gil pays tribute—and shows you where to find it. Read more

Illinois Will Finally Close the Gender Wage Gap… In 2065

By Christen Gall

There's a lot of legislation on the table to get there, but there's also a long way to go, including addressing the "motherhood penalty." Read more

What Happened During the West Side Riots of April 1968

By Christen Gall

Nine people were killed and 1,200 injured as the city smoldered for days following the death of Martin Luther King, Jr. Read more

Check Out These Epic Easter Eggs at the Langham Hotel

By Christen Gall

Pastry chef Scott Green uses about 15 pounds of chocolate and 15 to 50 hours to create his masterpieces, such as an eerie 'Game of Thrones' dragon egg. Read more

Court Theatre Holds Guess Who's Coming to Dinner up to the Light

Interview by Christen Gall

"To sit with the piece in a live setting is to become unsettled that these conversations are still so relevant." Read more

Six Takeaways From Nikki Haley's Talk on Trump, Russia, and More

By Christen Gall

The ambassador to the UN and former South Carolina governor discussed her boss's social media account, the advice she got from Henry Kissinger, and relations with North Korea with David Axelrod at the U. of C. Read more

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