Can Jerryon Stevens Be Saved? By Elly Fishman What kind of future does this West Side kid have? Read more
The 50 Most Powerful People in Chicago By David Bernstein, Elly Fishman, Esther Kang, Penny Pollack, Matt Pollock, Carrie Schedler, Bryan Smith, and James Ylisela Jr. Things have shaken up like never before in our annual list of the most influential Chicagoans. Starting at the top. Read more
Christmas vs. Hanukkah: Two Comics Sound Off By Elly Fishman Two rising standup comics—one raised Catholic, the other a Jew—go head to head on the merits of their holiday traditions. Read more
8 Stirring Photos from the Aftermath of the Paris Attacks By Elly Fishman; Photography by Jon Lowenstein
Tony Fitzpatrick Believes Chi-Raq Will Help Save Lives Interview by Elly Fishman Seven questions for the artist/actor/writer who plays Captain Riptide in Spike Lee’s upcoming movie Read more
Why Amanda Williams Painted This Building the Color of Flamin’ Hot Cheetos By Elly Fishman The visual artist has been repainting structures all around the South Side. Her latest work is now on display as part of the Chicago Architecture Biennial. Read more
The Mountains of Black Dust Next Door Were Covering Them in Grime. So They Fought Back. By Elly Fishman; Photography by Terry Evans BP has stored millions of tons of a refinery byproduct on the Southeast Side. Photos tell the story. Read more
How One Chicago Doctor Is Helping Transgender Kids Transition By Elly Fishman Dr. Robert Garofalo and his gender identity clinic are leading the way with aiding transgender youths. But how young is too young? Read more
Why Jose Lopez Stands Between Gentrification and Humboldt Park By Elly Fishman The Puerto Rican stronghold of Humboldt Park is fast becoming one of the city’s hottest neighborhoods. Meet the man who wants to stop that. Read more
Photos: The 2014 People’s Parade in Humboldt Park By Elly Fishman The 32nd annual celebration of Puerto Rican culture hit Chicago in June. Read more
