The Real Chicago

WE ASK, THEY ANSWER

In-depth interviews with those in the public eye (athletes, actors, musicians, etc.) who have Chicago ties, probing their personalities to give readers a unique perspective into their lives.

Pat Hughes
The Real Chicago sat down with Pat Hughes, the long-time radio voice of the Cubs.

Sam Super
Megan Green gets up close and personal with Sam Super of comedySportz.

Emily Wilson
Q&A with Second City's Emily Wilson, star of "America: All Better?"

Britta Lazenga
Britta Lazenga, star of Broadway in Chicago’s production of “Dirty Dancing,” sat down to talk to The Real Chicago about life as a dancer, the excitement of the big stage and a love story for the ages.

My Morning Jacket
Jeremy Schnitker tracked down the band My Morning Jacket, whose Oct. 9 and 10 shows at the Chicago Theater were postponed.

Titus Andronicus
Dan Ochwat trades questions and answers with the band Titus Andronicus and previews the upcoming Pitchfork festival.

Andy St. Clair
Meet Andy St. Clair, star of “Campaign Supernova! or How Many Democrats Does It Take To Lose An Election?”

Miles Benjamin Anthony Robinson
Up-and-coming musician Miles Benjamin Anthony Robinson is the subject of an interview by Dan Ochwat.

Vampire Weekend
Dan Ochwat sits down with the Brooklyn band Vampire Weekend before their big show at Schubas Dec. 11.

Meet The Decemberists
Guitarist Chris Funk from the popular indie quintet took time out of his schedule while in Chicago to talk with us about all things music.

Los Campesinos!
Dan Ochwat is eagerly anticipating Los Campesinos! at Lollapalooza and settled in for an interview with the band from Wales.

Ready...Break!
The Real Chicago sat down with rock/ska band, Ready...Break! to talk about free beer, band drama and letting loose on stage.

Jen Schefft
Chicago’s own Jen Schefft rose to TV stardom on “The Bachelor” and “The Bachelorette,” and now has turned her focus to writing. Her new book, titled “Better Single Than Sorry — a No-Regrets Guide to Loving Yourself and Never Settling,” is out, and she sat down to talk to The Real Chicago about the ebbs and flows of relationships, how men in this city rank against others and the importance of having a solid group of girlfriends.

Niki Lindgren
One of the stars of Second City’s “Disposable Nation” and TV’s “Sports Action Team,” sits down with Trent Modglin to discuss making fun of society, the comedic timing of Sasha Baron Cohen, the hell of a traveling theater company and why men who can’t make a woman laugh may not stand a chance.

Grizzly Bear
A Real to Reel interview with the the band Grizzly Bear.

Brian Urlacher
The Bears are rolling through the 2006 season as the talk of the NFL. And Chicago’s biggest sports star, Brian Urlacher, took time to sit down with The Real Chicago to discuss a variety of things, like laying the perfect hit on someone, his favorite restaurants, being one of the world’s biggest kids and what he would do in Chicago if no one recognized him.

The Hold Steady
In a Real to Reel interview, Dan Ochwat checks in with the band The Hold Steady about baseball, music and The Weiner Circle.

Widespread Panic
Widespread Panic hits Chicago Aug. 11-13, and they took time out of their hectic summer schedule to visit with Eric Edholm.

Band of Horses
Band of Horses is blowing up, and Dan Ochwat slowed the group down for an interview before they hit Chicago twice this summer.

56 Hope Road
Chicago’s 56 Hope Road sounds off on the joys of making music, killing time on the road and what playing in front of a packed house is like.

Sybris
Chicago's own Sybris discuss living in Wicker Park, touring with The Fiery Furnaces and how they got their name.

The legend lives on
Dan Hampton, Otis Wilson, Dave Duerson and Jim Covert discuss the city’s undying love of the ’85 Bears and so much more.