The Eternal Lifetime of a Jerry Springer Appearance By Kimberly Nelson The “I Married a Horse” episode promised to be an outrageous bit of television — and the author’s big break. It didn’t go as planned. Read more
Phil Ponce: “I Didn’t Want to Be Broke” Interview by Mike Thomas The former Chicago Tonight host, 73, on growing up poor, quitting acting, and dealing with anxiety. Read more
The Voice of Cookie Monster Lives in Chicago By Marah Eakin The Rudman brothers have worked in children’s television for decades, and launched their own production company in Highland Park 20 years ago. Read more
Charlie Trotter’s Legacy Revealed By Ximena N. Beltran Quan Kiu A new documentary on the Chicago chef shows how his drive for perfection still haunts everyone around him. Read more
Artist Max Guy Goes Solo Over the Rainbow By Kris Vire The artist is off to see the Wizard with his first solo show. Read more
What to Know About South Side Before the New Season Drops By Grace Perry Catch up on the Englewood-set comedy, set to return this month. Read more
How to Reshape the City for Everyone Interview by Lolly Bowean In their new book, Blair Kamin and Lee Bey ponder how building equitably can better serve this city. Read more
Elizabeth Moen Is Ready to Headline By Joshua M. Miller The singer-songwriter seeks a place of her own on her new album and tour. Read more