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If you toured Chicago in 1910, what would you do?

WBEZ’s Curious City, January 26, 2016 — Explore my interactive story on tourism in 1910 Chicago (with web design by Logan Jaffe). And listen to the podcast and radio story here on Soundcloud.

January-February 2016 Theater Preview

Make It Better, January-February 2016 — Read my preview of Chicago-area plays. Photo: Johan Persson (Measure for Measure)

New in Chicago: December 2015

New in Chicago columns from December 2015 at Crain’s Chicago Business: Affordable helicopter rides, a new kind of scooter and more Max Temkin’s latest: A game with a fascist focus This self-cleaning fishbowl is perfect for lazy pet owners Introducing GoBQ, the portable grill that fits inside your backpack

State budget impasse hits homeless youths

Illinois Issues, December 17, 2015 — The state budget impasse could put more young people out on the streets this winter. Read the story — and hear a WUIS interview with me about my reporting. Photo: From The Homestretch, Kartemquin Films

Can this pepper-spray gun replace a lethal weapon?

Crain’s Chicago Business, December 3, 2015 — Two Humboldt Park men have created Salt, an air-powered gun that they call a ‘safe alternative’ to traditional weaponry. Read the story.

November 2015 blog posts

Blog posts at Underground Bee: Joan Shelley and Doug Paisley at Szold Hall White Hills at the Red Line Tap

New in Chicago: November 2015

New in Chicago columns from November 2015 at Crain’s Chicago Business: Gypsy jazz?! A first look at the new project from the creator of EveryBlock Electronic gift cards, Moto Shop in Block 37 and more that’s new This architect aims to bridge the gap between startup and storefront

If you toured Chicago in 1910, what would you do?

January-February 2016 Theater Preview

New in Chicago: December 2015

State budget impasse hits homeless youths

Can this pepper-spray gun replace a lethal weapon?

November 2015 blog posts

New in Chicago: November 2015

Now playing in your home: Your favorite band

November-December 2015 Theater Preview

October 2015 blog posts

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