Chicagoans of the Year announced

Good morning, Chicago.

As we near the end of 2023, the writers and critics of A&E take a look back on the year to celebrate some people who have made a difference when it comes to the arts.

Among our picks: Carlos Tortolero, founder of the National Museum of Mexican Art who rethought what a museum could be; Roche Schulfer, the artistic director who guided the Goodman through the arts storm of the century; and Jahari Stampley, the 24-year-old pianist who wowed Herbie Hancock.

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