Photographer Lisa Predko recounts on her blog how she put together this week’s cover.

Outside the Loop Radio interviewed Newcity publisher Brian Hieggelke and much of the Chicago Weekly leadership team about the publication and its unique mission. You can listen to it here.

We’re expanding Newcity’s roster of regular contributors. Click here for a rundown of our current needs.

A friend reported that the highlight of the Luminaire anniversary event held in March, “An Incredible 35 Year Journey of Good Design” was the Newcity dress created by Luminaire stylist Solomon. We’re not arguing.