Lemont, Illinois

I moved to Chicago 10 years ago not knowing exactly how deeply I’d fall in love with the city. It’s a place that’s grown near and dear to my heart for many reasons. For starters, I love hot dogs. And I love that Chicago has so many places to eat them (Shout out 35th Street Red Hots). I also lov...

This story is presented by Oboz. I am a butterfly. I hatch from my chrysalis as the frost thaws from the native prairie grass and ice recedes from Lake Michigan’s shoreline. My mental metamorphosis begins when I wake from my winter slumber and take flight.I long to soak in the sunlight and bre...