A new book on Ida B. Wells sheds light on the journalist’s subversive, change-making career — from her great-granddaughter’s perspective. Here’s what we learned. Read more
In their new podcast ‘Wokefield’, comedians (and Chicago contributors) Elizabeth Gomez and Adrienne Gunn investigate how the ‘Sweet Valley High’ novels — about twins Jessica and Elizabeth Wakefield — warped their preteen brains. Here, they pick the least woke books. Read more
The aptly titled "Illinois" was written by a Civil War vet to promote Chicago's bid for the 1893 World's Fair. Surely we've earned an upgrade. Read more
Lincoln Park Zoo is plugging in the psychedelic light displays again this holiday season, pandemic and all. Here’s how it’s restructuring the annual favorite. Read more
