U. of C.'s Dana Suskind Wants a Family Policy Overhaul Interview by Paula Kamen Dr. Dana Suskind makes a case for increasing societal support of child rearing in her candidly personal new book, ‘Parent Nation.’ Read more
To Catch a Carjacker Interview by Mike Thomas Former radio host Roe Conn now tracks the city’s auto theft epidemic as part of a police task force. Read more
Pandemic Attacks Interview by Cass Balzer Alexa James, CEO of the Chicago chapter of the National Alliance on Mental Illness, says COVID has reduced the stigma of seeking help. Read more
YWCA Chicago’s New CEO on This ‘Mission-Defining Moment’ Interview by Sabrina L. Miller Nicole Robinson brings personal experience and a South Side perspective to her new role. Read more
Tending a Garden of Love in Kenwood Interview by Corli Jay Theaster Gates hopes his Kenwood Gardens project brings art, food, serenity, and love to the South Side. Read more
Amy Tan Isn’t Perfect By Monica Eng This year’s Carl Sandburg Literary Award winner on getting over perfectionism in writing and the myth that Asians are a “model minority” Read more
A New Book Redefines the Refugee Experience Interview by Lauren Williamson Writer Elly Fishman explores the contradictions and nuances of refugee life after a year embedded at Sullivan High School. Read more
How Sharone R. Mitchell Jr. Hopes to Fix a Broken Justice System By Anne Ford New Cook County public defender Sharone R. Mitchell Jr. on prioritizing reform Read more
How Julie DiCaro is Fighting Sexism in Sports Media Interview by Lauren Williamson In her new book, the sports journalist speaks for female colleagues wounded by misogyny and bias. Read more
Tackling the New Motherhood Taboo Interview by Kathleen Rooney Julia Fine’s second novel untangles the traumas of new motherhood, with a dash of the paranormal. Read more
