The Making of Millennium Park
On its 20th anniversary, key players behind one of America’s great urban parks offer a drama-filled inside account of how it all came together.
All Stories
Tony Fitzpatrick
The artist, actor, and poet, 65, on surviving a heart attack, getting sober, and being a rebel
Lori Lightfoot
The former mayor, 61, on her enemies, lessons from COVID, and why she’s finished with politics
Chris Ware
The cartoonist, 56, on why he doesn’t script his stories and why self-confidence is overrated
How I Found My Power
Four of the Chicagoans in our Power 50 talk about the roots of their influence.
Laura Ricketts
The activist and sports team owner, 56, on her family, media scrutiny, and that World Series win
Theaster Gates
The installation artist, 50, on effective leadership, painful criticism, and stepping out of the limelight
Joe Shanahan
The Metro and Smartbar owner, 66, on DJ’ing, meeting Bob Dylan, and battling cancer
Michelle T. Boone
The Poetry Foundation president, 62, on skeptics, Rahm Emanuel, and an old TV show
Ike Barinholtz
The comedic actor, 46, on his bullshit detector, weed, and why he’ll never have a six-pack