We meet a longtime sailor who races boats on ice – not water. “Ice boating is sailing, it’s just a faster, more exciting version of it,” Chris Berger says.
Stories by jay shefsky
For Giant Globes Founder, Business is a Global Endeavor
Apr 3, 2018 | Jay Shefsky
Matt Binns is equal parts artist, inventor and businessman. We visit his workshop to see how his company’s custom-made globes are constructed.
Chicago Punk Rock Musicians with Unexpected Day Jobs
Mar 27, 2018 | Jay Shefsky
The story of one local punk band whose members’ lives have gone in some surprising directions.
Chicago Man’s Passion for ‘Hard Water Sailing’ Easy to Fathom
Feb 28, 2018 | Jay Shefsky
We meet a longtime sailor who races boats on ice – not water. “Ice boating is sailing, it’s just a faster, more exciting version of it,” Chris Berger says.
Rare, Valuable Work of Art Purchased at Chicago Thrift Store
Feb 13, 2018 | Jay Shefsky
A Chicago man stumbles on a rare and valuable piece of art that is a close cousin to the most reproduced painting in history.
Together for Decades, 5 Men Aim for Independence
Jan 17, 2018 | Jay Shefsky
How independently can adults with intellectual disabilities live as they age? We visit a group of men who have shared a home for decades.
‘Ugly’ Produce Delivered to Your Door
Jan 16, 2018 | Jay Shefsky
Roughly 20 percent of the produce grown in this country is never eaten, and a lot of it never even makes it off the farm because it doesn’t look right. Now, Chicagoans can buy that perfectly good (but unattractive) produce.
‘Nice Ink, Granny!’: Local Senior Brings Color to Chicago
Jan 4, 2018 | Jay Shefsky
When Helen Lambin got a small tattoo for her 75th birthday, she had no intention of ever getting another. But the experience “made me feel sort of adventurous and wild,” she remembers.
Chicago Photographer Captures Toll of Opioids, Homelessness
Dec 28, 2017 | Jay Shefsky
Lloyd DeGrane spent three years photographing homeless encampments in Chicago. He shares images and stories from the streets.
‘Ugly’ Produce Delivered to Your Door
Dec 27, 2017 | Jay Shefsky
Roughly 20 percent of the produce grown in this country is never eaten, and a lot of it never even makes it off the farm because it doesn’t look right. Now, Chicagoans can buy that perfectly good but unattractive produce.
Photographer Captures Snowy Owl Along Lake Michigan
Dec 21, 2017 | Jay Shefsky
An owl loving Chicago photographer takes us along as he shoots a majestic snowy owl during the last “invasion” in 2014.
30 Years Later, Notorious ‘Max Headroom Incident’ Remains a Mystery
Nov 21, 2017 | Jay Shefsky
Chicago television has a rich and colorful history. But few moments are quite as colorful—or bizarre—as the incident that happened to this very station in 1987.
Family Secret Inspires Graphic Novel ‘The Hunting Accident’
Nov 16, 2017 | Jay Shefsky
Imagine learning your father was prison pals with notorious murderer Nathan Leopold. That’s the true story told in a new graphic novel.
All-Black World War I Regiment Featured in New Documentary
Nov 9, 2017 | Jay Shefsky
Exploring the little-known story of an all-black infantry regiment from Chicago that fought in World War I. A discussion with documentary filmmaker Mario Tharpe.
‘Nice Ink, Granny!’: Local Senior Brings Color to Chicago
Nov 9, 2017 | Jay Shefsky
When Helen Lambin got a small tattoo for her 75th birthday, she had no intention of ever getting another. But the experience “made me feel sort of adventurous and wild,” she remembers.
As Homicides Leave Behind Families in Pain, Chicago Nonprofit Steps Up
Oct 24, 2017 | Jay Shefsky
A nonprofit offers free emotional and practical support to Chicagoans who lose loved ones to homicide.
Bald Eagles Spotted Near O’Hare Signal a Comeback
Oct 9, 2017 | Jay Shefsky
In the early 1960s, bald eagles were nearly extinct in the lower 48 states. But government protections and conservation measures have had a huge impact on their numbers. “I think it’s an incredible success story,” said biologist Chris Anchor.
A Story My Lyft Driver Told Me
Oct 2, 2017 | Jay Shefsky
Meet one of the first African-American flight attendants and hear the unusual way her mother inspired her love of travel.
A Day with a Chicago Tugboat Crew
Sep 18, 2017 | Jay Shefsky
Chicago Tonight spends a day with a tugboat crew moving barges on the Calumet River.
The Nation’s Oldest African-American Women’s Golf Club Turns 80
Sep 6, 2017 | Jay Shefsky
There was once an extensive network of African-American golf leagues and clubs across the country. As the golf world opened up, most of them faded away. But one that remains is the Chicago Women’s Golf Club. We go for a visit.
A Story My Lyft Driver Told Me
Aug 24, 2017 | Jay Shefsky
Meet one of the first African-American flight attendants, and the unusual way her mom inspired a love of travel.
The Nation’s Oldest African-American Women’s Golf Club Turns 80
Aug 2, 2017 | Jay Shefsky
There was once an extensive network of African-American golf leagues and clubs across the country. As the golf world opened up, most of them faded away. But one that remains is the Chicago Women's Golf Club. We go for a visit.
Art Conservation Expert Does Museum Work for Free
Aug 1, 2017 | Jay Shefsky
Art conservation can cost thousands of dollars. Meet one man who’s dedicated to restoring works of art pro bono.
A Day with a Chicago Tugboat Crew
Jul 27, 2017 | Jay Shefsky
Chicago Tonight spends a day with a tugboat crew moving barges on the Calumet River.
Loss of Iconic Pilsen Mural Sparks Outrage
Jul 6, 2017 | Jay Shefsky
When a developer painted over a beloved and iconic mural on a shuttered Pilsen community center last month, the response was swift and strong.
Art Conservation Expert Does Museum Work for Free
Jun 20, 2017 | Jay Shefsky
Art conservation can cost thousands of dollars. Meet one man who’s dedicated to restoring works of art pro bono.