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Can Anthony Rizzo Break the Cubs Curse?

Can Anthony Rizzo Break the Cubs Curse?

There are high hopes at Wrigley for the 23-year-old slugger.

The Five Holdouts Who Actually Vote Against the Mayor

The Five Holdouts Who Actually Vote Against the Mayor

Just five aldermen—pictured in their council seats in February—have accounted for more than half of the 112 dissenting votes against Mayor Emanuel so far.

20 Reasons Aleksandar Hemon Will Never Leave Chicago

20 Reasons Aleksandar Hemon Will Never Leave Chicago

In an excerpt from his new book (due out March 19), the Bosnian refugee turned literary star lists what he loves about his adopted hometown.

Lawmakers Gone Wild

Lawmakers Gone Wild

Four-star dining! Luxury cars! European getaways! An exclusive investigation reveals how Illinois politicians are living large on their campaigns' dime.

Let Us Prey: Big Trouble at First Baptist Church

Let Us Prey: Big Trouble at First Baptist Church

A string of assaults and sexual crimes committed by pastors across the country have one thing in common: The perpetrators have ties to the megachurch in Hammond, Indiana.

Top Hospitals in Chicago and the Suburbs

Top Hospitals in Chicago and the Suburbs

When you face a health crisis, where should you go? We tapped the expertise of pros who know the metro area’s medical care better than anyone—and crunched reams of data—to produce our...

Chicagoans of the Year 2012

Chicagoans of the Year 2012

Six people who inspired the city this year through their artistry, generosity, and bravery

Chicago's Oldest Singles Are Getting All the Action

Chicago’s Oldest Singles Are Getting All the Action

Online dating over age 55 isn't that different than going out in your twenties, a recent Q&A with five seniors revealed.

Bruce Rauner Answers 13 Questions on Running for Governor of Illinois

Bruce Rauner Answers 13 Questions on Running for Governor of Illinois

The venture capitalist, 57, will be on the Republican ticket in 2014.

Putting So Many Kids in Jail Is Stupid and Expensive

Putting So Many Kids in Jail Is Stupid and Expensive

There are alternatives to putting juveniles in overcrowded, abysmal jails. Evidence suggests they work—and save money.

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