StoryCorps Chicago: ‘Life’ Magazine Reporter Covered JFK’s Funeral
President John F. Kennedy was killed 54 years ago today. A former ‘Life’ reporter shares her experience of covering his funeral and burial.
President John F. Kennedy was killed 54 years ago today. A former ‘Life’ reporter shares her experience of covering his funeral and burial.
At StoryCorps in Chicago, Chad Hendry talked about how those close to him helped shape his path to sobriety.
Liz and Graeme Wilson remember their daughter, Claire, on what would have been her first birthday.
Sean Callaghan fell 12 stories down an elevator shaft and lived. He spoke about the experience at StoryCorps in Chicago.
Marshall Field V talks about the creation of the iconic department store — and how he wound up selling encyclopedias under an assumed name.
Clare Casey moved Australia to Chicago be with the man she loves. Making a new home has both been difficult and “an incredible gift.”
A mother describes the joy of helping her kids with their problems.
Today, Troy LaRaviere is president of the Chicago Principal and Administrators Association. As a teen, he didn’t think he’d go to college.
Two years ago, Nina Adams almost died. At StoryCorps Chicago, she spoke with her neighbor and friend about how she wants to die.
Timothy Bannon and his mom were born without arms. At StoryCorps Chicago, they talked about the unwelcome attention this can bring.