Mike Stephen

OTL #721: Feds in Chicago again, Preventing housing displacement, Car seat recycling difficulties

Mike Stephen shows off his children's car seats.

OTL #720: Catching up with MTV’s Dometi Pongo, Civic engagement in immigrant communities, The Secret History of Trilogy

Former WGN Radio News anchor Dometi Pongo and OTL host Mike Stephen.

OTL #719: The future of buffets, La Casa Norte empowers, Mellow Chicago Bike Map

Mike Stephen enjoys a delicious seafood buffet while at a wedding in Cleveland.

OTL #718: Chicago Mobile Makers, Pandemic air pollution, The Secret History of Byzantine Empire

A look at the inside of the new Chicago Mobile Maker Space. Photo by Tom Harris.

OTL #717: Green buildings in the time of a pandemic, Police torture memorial, How COVID-19 impacts prisons

Pondering how COVID-19 will impact buildings.

More Mike Stephen Headlines

OTL #716: Protecting voting rights, Fireworks on the rise, The Secret History of Holle Thee Maxwell

Mike Stephen and his son Joey celebrate the 4th of July early on Saturday morning.

OTL #715: The return of the 157 Ogden bus, Black businesses owners turn to the community for support, the outlook on local police reform

OTL #714: Celebrating Pride in 2020, Chicago breweries are back, The Secret History of Chase

Mike Stephen celebrates pride during the COVID-19 pandemic.

OTL #713: Chicago’s Million Dollar Blocks, Recycling during a pandemic, Are TIF’s robbing minority communities?

A map showing how much money is spent on incarcerating people.

OTL #712: Addressing systemic racism, The Secret History of Michael Salvatori

The conversation around systemic racism continues.

OTL #711: Culinary Historians of Chicago, The Lantern Haus balloons up, Sustainability during a pandemic

While in Italy, Mike Stephen is amazed at the 13 course appetizer in front of him.

OTL #710: The Tamale Guy in jeopardy, Chicago Drawbridges, The Secret History of Thom Bishop

Mike Stephen showcases his tamale lunch.

OTL #709: Who is left behind during the pandemic?, COVID-19’s impact on IL environmental policy

Mike Stephen's son, Joey, is fascinated with the CTA's "Ride the Rails" videos.

OTL #708: CTA Fails, COVID-19’s local food scene impact, The Secret History of The Jokers

Mike Stephen at the Austin Blue Line stop.

OTL #707: Virtual improv, COVID-19’s impact on the homeless, The local real estate outlook during a pandemic

Mike Stephen enjoys a Zoom call with improv performer Jay Sukow.