Mitch Dudek

Tom Grosspietsch was Chicago’s shepherd on wheels. His flock — the Windy City Skaters, a group that came together nearly two decades ago to share a love for rollerblading, also known as inline skating. Mr. Grosspietsch — pronounced like Gross Peach — coll... See more

In 1996 Mary Morello walked on stage at the Aragon Ballroom and her son, guitarist Tom Morello of Rage Against the Machine, lowered the microphone so she could offer a few words before the band went on. Looking sweetly at the audience, she said, “I’d like... See more

Jim Anixter’s hat helped earn him a place in the pantheon of memorable Cubs fans that includes Sam “Cheezborger” Sianis, Ronnie “Woo-Woo” Wickers and, collectively, the Bleacher Bums. Mr. Anixter was “The Pink Hat Guy.” For decades, fans at Wrigley Field ... See more

The Chicago Public Library Foundation has named a new CEO Wednesday, five months after the death of its former leader. The foundation, which raises private funds for numerous programs and activities at city libraries, appointed Eva Giglio. Giglio previous... See more

Bob and Joan Biebel met on the job, as Chicago police officers, and things progressed slowly, as love stories go. “I chased him for eight years before I finally made him surrender at City Hall,” Joan Biebel said with a laugh. “I wore high heels, and he ha... See more