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The Strange But True Story of the Magnetar Debacle

One of the most complex stories of the housing crisis, and one of the best pieces of journalism to emerge from it, is back in the news... thanks to the Pulitzer board and the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Posted April 19, 2011, at 5:16 p.m.

Chicago Schools and Rahm’s Inauguration: Feeling Patronized About Patronage?

Mayor-elect Rahm Emanuel is famous, or notorious if you prefer, for his ability to make connections and raise money. It's an in-demand skill, as the attentions of well-funded nonprofits turn to public institutions. Is it good for us?

Posted April 18, 2011, at 9:38 p.m.

A Brief Beekeeping How-To for Hobbyists

Want to join the ranks of Chicago's amateur beekeepers? Start with a beekeeping class. Then buying your own bees. Then get the right equipment... and think one step ahead of the bees.

Posted April 18, 2011, at 4:16 p.m.

Meet Jean-Claude Brizard, the Next Head of Chicago Public Schools

For Rochester, New York public schools chief Jean-Claude Brizard, it's out of the frying pan, into the fire, as he prepares to face the same issues of education reform that caused controversy in his prior job.

Posted April 18, 2011, at 3:29 p.m.

Three Videos on the Creative Process

Paul Bloom on how pleasure works; Mike Dean (Kanye's engineer) on technology and music; and Jim Coudal, John Gruber, and Michael Lopp on the writing process.

Posted April 16, 2011, at 2:36 p.m.

The Sort of Article That Changes Your Life

Remembering Robert Kurson's "Heavy," a profile of Robert Earl Hughes: the Fishhook, Illinois, native enshrined forever in the Guinness Book of World Records as the world's fattest man.

Posted April 15, 2011, at 3:40 p.m.

Five Questions for Richard Babcock

The outgoing Chicago editor answers readers' questions. Here, his favorite stories, advice for young editors, memorable reader feedback, and more...

Posted April 15, 2011, at 10:21 a.m.

The Hot List: Special NEXT Edition

1 place everyone's talking about and dining at—if they can only get a ticket.

Posted April 14, 2011, at 2:04 p.m.

On the Menu at Obama’s Chicago Fundraiser: Bill Kurtis’s Tallgrass Beef

Michael Kornick and Erick Williams of mk restaurant are serving up state tartare from the Kansas ranch of Independence native and local CBS anchor Bill Kurtis.

Posted April 14, 2011, at 12:11 p.m.

How Michael Jordan Became MJ, With Help From Phil Jackson and Tex Winter

Back in 1990, the Bulls had the best player in the NBA, but they weren't the best team, even in their own conference. They needed the right players, and the right coaches to put them together. Enter Phil Jackson, Tex Winter, Scottie Pippen, and Horace Grant.

Posted April 14, 2011, at 11:41 a.m.

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