Part travel writer, part profiler, Anne Ford is all Chicagoan. For more than a decade, this former Rand McNally editor has covered all facets of the City by the Lake for national and regional magazines, newspapers, and web sites.

Her book Peaceful Places Chicago introduces readers to 119 of the most serene spots in town, while her interview series for the Chicago Reader highlights some of the city’s quirkiest and most fascinating voices.

When not writing about (or running around) Chicago, she works on religion and health stories, as well as articles about other destinations around the world.