Justin Bull

On Oct. 8, 1871, the Great Chicago Fire devastated the city. More than 17,500 buildings burned, 300 people died and up to one-quarter of the city’s residents were left homeless. Three days later, the mayor of Chicago declared martial law. Hundreds of fede... See more

Let’s call this Chicago winter a “reboot.” After recent winters with lower than normal snowfall or higher than normal average temperatures, Chicagoans this year are getting long cold snaps and a near-normal amount of snow. It’s been streaky, but it’s been... See more

Having Thriller on your resume isn’t such a bad thing. The Shure SM7B has been a staple of recording since and has continued to be at the pinnacle of the industry. The Shure SM7B has the reputation of being a modern marvel, but like many classics of the s... See more