A Pulitzer Winner’s New Book Will Make You Uncomfortable
In a new-to-him genre, Evanston’s Daniel Kraus explores the meaning of agency, family, and life with his sci-fi book The Sixth Nik.
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Let’s Get Lit
These forthcoming books, all from local authors or set in Chicago, are like the perfect summer day: rich, breezy, and indelibly memorable.
JB Pritzker Isn’t Thinking About Running for President
(Or so he says.) In a candid interview, the governor opens up about the tragedies that shaped his life, his fight against Trump, and what needs to happen next.
The Lawyer for Good
Six years after representing the family of George Floyd, Antonio Romanucci is back in Minneapolis, this time for Renee Good — and for a larger fight over accountability.
Why You Shouldn’t Look Away From Tent Cities
A housing advocate weighs in on the sticky issue of encampments.
The Man Behind the Shield
Under Larry Snelling’s watch, violent crime is down in Chicago. To understand his approach, you have to understand where he comes from — and the lessons he’s learned.
The Reverent Collector
Theaster Gates reassesses his multitude of materials in a mid-career survey.
Secret Garden
Phil and Ann Ponce’s purchase of a Northbrook home came with a surprise: a Jens Jensen landscape plan.
Peter Orner Loves Stories That Lead to Questions, Not Answers
In The Gossip Columnist’s Daughter, the author melds fictional characters with true Chicago events — namely, the 1963 murder of Karyn “Cookie” Kupcinet.
Bob’s House
The modest home in Dolton where Pope Leo XIV grew up has become an unofficial pilgrimage site. Will it be this troubled suburb’s salvation — or just further divide it?