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3 Questions With Chicago’s Poet Laureate

It’s National Poetry Month, and while you can find a variety of workshops and open mics in April, poets call Chicago home all year round.

Michelle NavarroApr 14, 2026

3 Questions with Rosie Drumgoole of Deborah's Place

Deborah's Place has been helping women in Chicago find housing and stability for 40 years.

Emily MackNov 10, 2025

3 Questions With the Guy Who Walked From Rogers Park to Indiana

What did Michael McColly learn in his 63-mile trek along Lake Michigan?

Emily MackSep 22, 2025

3 Questions With Carmen — from ‘Carmen’

“Carmen” premieres tonight at the Joffrey Ballet — right in time for the dance company’s 70th anniversary.

Emily MackSep 18, 2025

3 Questions with Chicago’s Youth Poet Laureate

Without poetry, Eila Kittikamron Mora says she would have “turned into a ball of obscurity.”

Emily MackAug 21, 2025

3 Questions with ‘Eddington’ Actor — and Chicagoan — Matt Gomez Hidaka

Ari Aster's new film “Eddington” stars a few people you may have heard of, including a local who got his acting start on the North Side.

Emily MackAug 12, 2025

Why Chicago's Downtown Needs Help

Downtown office vacancy remains high. So how can Chicago revitalize the Loop?

Sidney MaddenNov 12, 2024

Will Chicago Actually Replace Lead Pipes?

Chicago now has 20 years to replace more than 400,000 lead lines after President Joe Biden imposed a new deadline last week.

City Cast Chicago staffOct 15, 2024

Why Chicago Claims Earth, Wind & Fire

City Cast Chicago staffSep 23, 2024

How to Deal With Election Anxiety

This campaign season has stirred up all kinds of emotions as the Nov. 5 election nears.

Sidney MaddenSep 10, 2024

This Kamala Harris Impersonator Has Chicago Ties, N'Kay?

Maya Rudolph might have some competition from comedian Allison Reese.

Sidney MaddenAug 22, 2024

Why is Buying a Vacant Lot So Hard?

We get an update on an attempt to turn a vacant lot into a new home.

Sidney MaddenJul 30, 2024