This 96-year-old woman still finds purpose in practicing psychiatry in her Highland Park home
Three words come to mind when meeting Dr. Phyllis Loeff: stylish, gracious and smart. Loeff, like so many others, gets up early
4 Chicago area seniors challenge traditional retirement, in the recording studio and beyond
Walking into Haven Studios, a music mentoring program on the South Side, Arthur DuBois was told by founder Andre “Add-2” Daniels that the
Accents can have a significant impact on pay
Actress Claudia Quesada remembers a college professor who made it a point to point out her Cuban accent when she was in
Making dreams come true
Angela Dugan and Brad Andrews have known each other since they were children, growing up as neighbors in Crown Point, Indiana. But
Instruments of peace
At a time when COVID-19 is isolating, young artists of Emcee Skool are using their skills to bring communities together. Emcee Skool
A new sexual orientation?
Labels, categorization, boxes. There are some, if not many, who don’t want any part of identifying themselves by others’ characterizations. But, according
Quality time on the water
Nancy Fletcher’s fiancé would often spot a boat on the Chicago River and ask: “How come we’re not on a boat? How
Pipe Dreams
Yes, plumbers have encountered fake vaginas, snakes, rats, weapons and drugs while on duty, but according to the plumbers who fill 10
StreetWise vendors face empty streets
Cubs games were always a solid bet for StreetWise vendor Danny Davis, who could usually walk away with up to $400 from
Beauty with bulbs
By spring, the intersection of 53rd Street and Prairie Avenue will be awash in a sea of red tulips—6 acres of them
