Aleksandar Hemon is Kicking the Tires
The author, 57, on The Matrix Resurrections, his compulsive nature, and a memorable lakefront utterance.
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Hermene Hartman’s Gut Keeps Getting Smarter
The N’Digo publisher, 74, on working for Jesse Jackson, marrying interracially, and criticizing Obama.
Tim Samuelson, the First Cultural Historian of Chicago
The historian, 70, on his office player piano, the poetry of a Sullivan building, and the ultimate lakefront soundtrack
Catching Up With Liz Phair
The singer-songwriter, 54, on her sudden fame, using her sexuality, and why she practices saying her own name
Haki R. Madhubuti
The poet, 79, on the role books played in his youth, his mother’s murder, and mentor Gwendolyn Brooks
George Wendt
The actor, 72, on causing a stir at a Sox game, cleaning out Royko’s office, and dancing in heels
Jesús “Chuy” García
The U.S. representative, 65, on Adam Toledo's death, growing up in Mexico, and running for mayor
Deon Cole
The comedian, 49, on tricking out his rent-free pad, making a pact with Common, and writing for Conan.
Carol Marin
The former TV journalist and anchor, 72, on a gang threat, the Jerry Springer fiasco, and a 9/11 close call
Jim Belushi
The actor, 66, on hallucinogens, Second City flops, and the true inspiration for John’s cheeseburger sketch