50 x 50: Magazine Looks Back at the 50 Moments That Shaped Chicago Over the Past 50 Years

WDCB’s Gary Zidek talks to Chicago magazine features editor David McAninch about the publication’s 50th anniversary cover story.

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WDCB's Gary Zidek catches up with Chicago magazine featured editor David McAninch to talk about the publication's most recent cover story on the 50 Moments That Shaped Chicago from 1970 to 2020.

“We wanted to find a way to mark the anniversary and celebrate our magazine’s birthday, and at the same time we wanted to do something that would also celebrate all the pathos, swagger and drama of our city.” - Chicago featured editor David McAninch talking about the decision to rank the city’s most influential moments.

Chicago magazine features editor David McAninch. Photo credit Romeo Oros

Chicago magazine is celebrating its 50th anniversary this month. The local publication has covered a lot over the past five decades, and it’s looking back at the most pivotal moments in the city’s history during that time with a new feature piece titled 50 Moments That Shaped Chicago 1970 to 2020.

Thoughts on what’s ranked #1 on the list?

Governor J.B. Pritzker’s COVID-19 stay-at-home order ranks high on the list

You can check out the full list in the December issue of Chicago magazine or online at chicagomag.com