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
ESPN's Michael Wilbon on Life Without Sports By Mike Thomas The commentator, 61, on coronavirus, the importance of being a tough dad, and more. Read more
After Trump Tweet, Kathy Griffin Still Can't Get an Agent By Mike Thomas "Nobody will touch me," says the comedian, 59. Read more
