Sara Paretsky Speaks First, Counts the Bodies Second Interview by Mike Thomas The novelist, 77, on her protagonist inspirations, brass knuckles, and fear of being murdered. Read more
A Photo Show That Takes You Inside Artist Studios By Kris Vire Mark Ballogg lets us into local artists’ workspaces with his exhibition at Bridgeport’s Alma Art & Interiors. Read more
Johnny, Bill, and Me By Mike Thomas The author once served as the legman for a celebrated writer. And when that writer died before completing his opus, it was his protégé who finished it for him. Read more
Where Actor Matt Mueller Hits the Bike Trails By Web Behrens Legacy actor, mountain bike fanatic, caffeine moderator Read more
Fall Fashion: Artists in Their Natural Habitats Photography by Drake Sweeney Four of the city’s buzziest creators offer a peek inside their studios — and a glimpse of this season’s looks. Read more
How a Former Joffrey Ballerina Stays Fit By Web Behrens Suzanne Lopez is a dance school director, Pilates practicer, and pup power walker. Read more
A New Show Spotlights Design Great Edgar Miller By Thomas Connors Miller’s many stamps on the city’s landscape are showcased in a new DePaul exhibition. Read more
Five Bitter Truths About Malört By Anthony Todd Chicago’s premier chronicler of liquid history, Josh Noel, has written the definitive tale of the divisive spirit. Here’s what we learned. Read more
