Commercial Photographer’s Archive Shows Passion for People
When he died in 2011, Chicago photographer Dorrell Creightney left behind half a million photos. His work is not well known, but his daughters are on a mission to change that.
‘American Medina’ Shares Personal Stories of Muslim Chicagoans
An exhibit at the Chicago History Museum highlights the experiences of Muslims in Chicago through audio interviews, photographs, videos, artwork, maps and everyday objects. We go for a look.
In a 24/7 Food Culture, Periodic Fasting Gains Followers
A diet that forbids eating for hours on end might seem doomed in a culture where food is constantly available, but apps and Facebook groups are popping up for people practicing “intermittent fasting.”
How Climate Change, Other Factors Stoke Australia Fires
Australia’s unprecedented wildfires are supercharged thanks to climate change, the type of trees catching fire and weather, experts say. Here are a few questions and answers about the science behind them.
Growing Like Weed: The Business of Legal Pot
If the lines winding past cannabis dispensaries haven’t yet provided proof, numbers released by state officials Monday illustrate the demand for recreational marijuana. What to expect as a longtime underground market goes above board.
Iran Mourns Soleimani and Vows Retaliation Against US
President Donald Trump’s decision to assassinate Iran’s top military leader because of an alleged “imminent threat” to U.S. interests is already having major repercussions across the region. What’s next in the U.S.-Iran showdown?
Tom Palazzolo’s ‘Clark Street’ Highlights Gritty Past of River North
The River North neighborhood offers a mix of restaurants, bars and galleries, but it wasn’t always so trendy. Chicago photographer and filmmaker Tom Palazzolo captured the area in the 1960s and now many of those photos are part of a new book.
Trump’s Threat to Attack 52 Iranian Sites Draws Criticism, Concern
An expert on Iranian culture says he was “appalled” by President Donald Trump’s threat to attack dozens of Iranian sites. We speak with Matthew Stolper of the University of Chicago’s Oriental Institute.
Crain’s Headlines: Pot Sales Slow After New Law’s Debut
After selling like gangbusters on day one, legal marijuana transactions dropped off a bit, as expected, on day two.
Native American Jewelry Tells ‘Stunning Stories’ of Indigenous People
At the Mitchell Museum of the American Indian, more than 80 pieces of Native American jewelry reveal cultural history and spiritual beliefs. How this wearable art helps preserve indigenous stories.
CPS Watchdog Opened 450 New Sexual Misconduct Investigations in 2019
This year’s report from Chicago Public Schools’ Office of Inspector General includes data from the new Sexual Allegations Unit, which was formed in the wake of the Chicago Tribune’s bombshell “Betrayed” series.
AI Technology Used to Detect Strokes at Chicago-Area Hospital
Advocate Lutheran General Hospital is using artificial intelligence software to detect strokes via brain scans – and they say it allows them to initiate treatment faster than ever before.
Legal Marijuana Sales in Illinois Top $3.1M on Day 1 of New Law
Just one day into the new decade – and one day into Illinois’ foray into legal marijuana – the state’s network of licensed cannabis dispensaries sold $3.17 million worth of recreational pot to 77,128 customers.