Change of Sox
Can new manager Will Venable rescue the White Sox after a disastrous season?
All Stories
The Committed Player
Actor Namir Smallwood gains our Primary Trust.
The Family Storyteller
Novelist Rachel Robbins draws from her family’s secret history.
The Blues Medium
Bassist Jeremy Jones channels Robert Johnson for Steppenwolf.
The Homecoming Kings
Indie faves Ratboys cap a big year with a show at Thalia Hall.
Best New Restaurants
Centered more on great ingredients than on chef egos, these 12 newcomers add up to one fantastic year for dining.
A Knife Forged in Fire
The author wanted a Japanese-style kitchen blade made for him by hand. What he witnessed was a combination of artistry and atomic magic.
Stephanie Morimoto
The Wellness Wonder
Gaga Slonina
The Soccer Phenom
Bianca Pastel
The Conscientious Cartoonist