Daniel Robles is captivated by transhumanism and post-humanism, philosophies that test the boundaries of what it is to be a Homo sapiens in a world where genetics and robotics have the potential to shape our evolution.
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A Conversation with Amanda Yu Dieterich, 35th Ward Aldermanic Candidate
Amanda Yu Dieterich wants you to know she’s here for you. The 10-year Logan Square resident is running for 35th Ward alderman and shares what she will do if elected to city council.
Continue ReadingInteriors-Exteriors: Black, Gold Design Balances Co-op Living Space
This moody but inviting redoubt is a place where an Anne Rice hero or heroine might find respite from the garish outside world, drawing the curtains, lighting some candles, and collapsing onto a plush divan.
Continue ReadingRadlers in Logan: Ignaz Schwinn and the Rise of Cycling Culture
Logan Square has been a crucible for cycling culture for more than a century. Dive into history with the story of former Logan resident Ignaz Scwhinn, founder of the Schwinn Bicycle Company, which would be 123 years old this month.
Continue ReadingLogan Interiors-Exteriors: A Meditative Oasis
Japanese gardens, personal traveling treasures and a meditative oasis with calming colors create a homey sanctuary. Dive into a neighbor’s interior and exterior style—can you feel the calm wave over you?
Continue ReadingI Was Run Over in Logan Square. The Driver Fled. Here’s What Happened Afterward
A Loganite relates his experience as the victim of a hit-and-run and shares some tips on what to expect for anyone who’s been there (or could be next).
Continue ReadingThe Rats of Logan Square
Chicago was named the rat capital of the United States by pest control company Orkin for the third time in 2017, but did you know Logan Square had almost the highest number of rat complaints in 2016? We investigated the neighborhood’s rat problem, and what—if anything—can be done about it.
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