Charlie Trotter’s Was Like If Harvard Were a Kitchen Interview by Mike Thomas Beverly Kim on losing her insecurity, how she won over her dad, and the torment of Trotter's curveballs. Read more
David Ross Keeps His World Series Rings Under His Sink Interview by Mike Thomas The Cubs manager, 45, on a tough talk with Theo, ‘DWTS’ anxiety, and his unconventional ring storage. Read more
To Catch a Carjacker Interview by Mike Thomas Former radio host Roe Conn now tracks the city’s auto theft epidemic as part of a police task force. Read more
Nick Cave Has Always Been Confident Interview by Mike Thomas The artist, 63, on overnight success, the value of solitude, and a frightening police confrontation. Read more
Windy City Wisdom INTERVIEWS BY MIKE THOMAS AND BILL ZEHMEILLUSTRATIONS BY JOANA PARTYKA Damn good life advice from famous Chicagoans. Read more
Designer Cynthia Rowley Has Stamina, Not Patience Interview by Mike Thomas The fashion designer, 63, on her sneaker lifestyle, relentless optimism, and surfing injury. Read more
Stephanie Izard on Her Olive Garden Job and Home Meals Interview by Mike Thomas “When Top Chef first called, I was like, ‘No, thank you.’” Read more
Aleksandar Hemon is Kicking the Tires Interview by Mike Thomas The author, 57, on ‘The Matrix Resurrections,’ his compulsive nature, and a memorable lakefront utterance. Read more
Hermene Hartman’s Gut Keeps Getting Smarter Interview by Mike Thomas The N’Digo publisher, 74, on working for Jesse Jackson, marrying interracially, and criticizing Obama. Read more
Tim Samuelson, the First Cultural Historian of Chicago Interview by Mike Thomas The historian, 70, on his office player piano, the poetry of a Sullivan building, and the ultimate lakefront soundtrack Read more
