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Roger Ebert's Clusters of Memory

Roger Ebert’s Clusters of Memory

In the last years of his life, Roger Ebert embraced the Web, and through it, his life story.

Walgreens Is Not the Future of Retail

Walgreens Is Not the Future of Retail

Washington D.C., starved for decent stores, flips its lid over a swanky Walgreens. What's the store like? It's like what retail used to be in the industry's golden age.

How Bears Coach Jack Pardee Changed Football in Chicago

How Bears Coach Jack Pardee Changed Football in Chicago

The football strategist, who passed away Monday, leaves a Chicago legacy most people don't fully appreciate.

There Aren't As Many Children Here: School-Age Population Change and Chicago School Closings

There Aren’t As Many Children Here: School-Age Population Change and Chicago School Closings

Throughout most of the city, its school-age population has declined—even in neighborhoods that have grown overall, like Wicker Park.

Zeke Emanuel To Chicago Teachers: "Give In Now."

Zeke Emanuel To Chicago Teachers: “Give In Now.”

Rahm's brother offered a pretty clear plan of action to Chicago teachers in an interview today.

Are the Cubs Really That Bad?

Are the Cubs Really That Bad?

The Cubs will be in a tight battle for not-last in their division. But they're not exactly rebuilding on the cheap. Here's a look at where the team is investing and how it might pay off.

The Best and Worst Names of the 2013 Baseball Season

The Best and Worst Names of the 2013 Baseball Season

Unscientifically predicting which teams will succeed this year, based on the names of the guys on the rosters.

How Feminism and Civil Rights Boosted the American Economy

How Feminism and Civil Rights Boosted the American Economy

Displacing white men with women and African-Americans in the workplace led to substantial economic growth in the late 20th century. But there's more work to be done.

Republican Senator Mark Kirk Endorses Marriage Equality

Republican Senator Mark Kirk Endorses Marriage Equality

The vote from Illinois means the U.S. Senate now has 50 senators who endorse marriage equality, including two Republicans.

The Skyline Will Be Blue Tonight for World Autism Awareness Day

The Skyline Will Be Blue Tonight for World Autism Awareness Day

The April 2 event is important for Illinois—where an autism-related federal court order is shaking up the system.