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
Catching Up With Liz Phair Interview by Mike Thomas The singer-songwriter, 54, on her sudden fame, using her sexuality, and why she practices saying her own name Read more
Poet Haki R. Madhubuti Shares Life-Changing Moments Interview by Mike Thomas The poet, 79, on the role books played in his youth, his mother’s murder, and mentor Gwendolyn Brooks Read more
A Word With George Wendt Interview by Mike Thomas The actor, 72, on causing a stir at a Sox game, cleaning out Royko’s office, and dancing in heels Read more
Candace Parker Comes Home Interview by Mike Thomas The Chicago Sky’s new superstar returns to her hometown with some hard-won wisdom. Read more
The Time Chuy García Saved Harold Washington’s Life Interview by Mike Thomas The U.S. representative on Adam Toledo's death, growing up in Mexico, and running for mayor Read more
Deon Cole Used to Wear His Fur Coats Inside Out Interview by Mike Thomas The comedian, 49, on tricking out his rent-free pad, making a pact with Common, and writing for Conan. Read more
When COVID Came to Chicago: An Oral History By Mike Thomas From the first known case to the governor's historic shelter-in-place order, here's how those critical, frenzied early weeks of the pandemic unfolded, in the words of those at the center of the crisis. Read more
Carol Marin Interview by Mike Thomas The former TV journalist and anchor, 72, on a gang threat, the Jerry Springer fiasco, and a 9/11 close call Read more
