Sean Neumann
Why Is This Tiny Illinois Town Obsessed with Superman? | #50StatesofArt
Metropolis, IL leans into its real-life heritage as The Man of Steel's fictional hometown.
Hairstylists in Illinois Now Have to Get Trained in Domestic Violence Prevention
Not all of them think it's a good idea.
Children's Books Are the New Frontier in Weed Normalization
The author of 'Hairy Pothead' and 'Green Buds and Hash' explains why children's books are the perfect way to make weed approachable.
How a Bunch of Gigantic Objects Saved a Struggling Small Town
Eight world records and one man's vision helped turn around a rural Illinois town's dwindling economy.
Professional Clowns Explain How the 'Creepy Clowns' Are Affecting Business
"I just want to do some kids shows and have fun and face paint and make balloons, you know? I don't want to risk going out and possibly getting assaulted."
The Wilco Towers: How ‘Yankee Hotel Foxtrot’ Redefined the Chicago Skyline
The story behind the band's most celebrated album echoes the city's own architectural renaissance.
Emo Tourism: How the American Football House Became One of Music’s Biggest Landmarks
The iconic spot at 704 W. High St has an oddly rich history in Urbana, IL.
A Black Lives Matter Painter Explains How Art Can Be Activism
Langston Allston sees his murals for Alton Sterling and other victims of police brutality as a way to "help people plug in who weren't previously plugged in."
What's Next for Cam F. Awesome, Boxing's Funniest Vegan?
Cam F. Awesome fell short in his ten-year quest to represent the United States in the Olympics. Where does he go from here?
After Adding Lovie Smith, Is Illinois' Troubled Athletic Program In Turnaround?
Following a dreary year of losses and controversies, Illinois has a new athletic director and a new football coach in Lovie Smith, and a mandate to turn things around.