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After a photographer died, his daughters found nearly half a million stunning images of Black Chicago.
Expectations were pretty low for Seth Goldberg. His parents didn't agree. Neither did Peter Paul and Mary - and Josh Groban.
Helen Lambin got her first tattoo at age 75.
Stunning 1970’s photos of the men and women who call themselves "railroad tramps."
Nestor Gomez is Chicago’s champion storyteller. He came here as an undocumented immigrant.
This story is about a garment that may hold the world’s record for hand-me-downs. 

If there was a shoe repair hall of fame, the Marin family would be in it.

Middle school kids learn from a top chef.

Goats join chickens and ducks in a Chicago backyard.

Food Carts for Employment and Fresh Produce

He's one of the country's hottest artists. And he has a degree in Urban Planning. Theaster Gates draws on both to revitalize low income South Side neighborhoods.

A synagogue that’s 98% Black. And 100% Jewish.

When this inspirational speaker lost the ability to speak, she was no less inspiring.  Meet Anne Marie Schlekeway.

Sun-Times health reporter Monifa Thomas didn’t expect a stroke any more than you do.

Lead support for JAY’S CHICAGO is provided by The Negaunee Foundation. Major support is provided by the Joseph & Bessie Feinberg Foundation, the Steve & Delores Sarovich Foundation, and Robert J. and Roberta L. Washlow.