Jim Belushi Wanted to Beat Up the Billy Goat Guy Interview by Mike Thomas The actor, 66, on hallucinogens, Second City flops, and the true inspiration for John’s cheeseburger sketch Read more
Valerie Jarrett on Why the Obamas Hate Suck-Ups Interview by Mike Thomas The former Obama senior adviser, 64, on her globetrotting youth, old boss, and White House joys Read more
When Trump Asked to Be on the Cover of Chicago Magazine By Mike Thomas For Chicago's 50th anniversary, we talk to the former longtime editor about putting a nude woman on the cover and reporting on Trump and Lady Di Read more
Sebastian Maniscalco Will Turn Your Worst Habits Into Standup By Mike Thomas The comic, 47, on his pet peeves, finding success late, and steering clear of Trump jokes Read more
Why Carrie Nahabedian Still Works the Line By Mike Thomas The Michelin-starred chef, 62, also weighs in on post-riot rehabbing, the two types of cooks, and the best advice she ever got. Read more
Inside the Restless Mind of Hebru Brantley By Mike Thomas The artist, 40, on his deep obsessions and crippling anxiety and how the protests are informing his work Read more
Wandering Through Chicago's 2,000 Miles of Alleyways By Mike Thomas Why our urban trails — the most of any city in America — made the Best of Chicago 2020 list Read more
Larry Wert Reflects on 40 Years Behind the Airwaves By Mike Thomas The former radio and TV exec, 64, on running the Loop, firing Howard Stern, and battling anxiety Read more
Maria Pappas Does Leg Curls While Talking to the Media By Mike Thomas The Cook County treasurer, 70, on how wealth doesn’t impress her, her wild youth, and preserving her aura Read more
Timuel Black: “With King, We Knew Who We Were Following” Interview by Mike Thomas The historian and activist, 101, on the George Floyd protests, marching with MLK, and a new generation of demonstrators Read more
