Where We Believe the Population Center of Chicago Sits
The Bulls may be more central to our population’s universe than we thought.
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The Planet Hunter
Astrophysicist Jacob Bean has devoted his career to studying worlds beyond our solar system. Now, thanks to the James Webb Space Telescope, he can observe them in greater detail than ever before. What can these mysterious orbs tell us?
What Was Chicago’s First Murder?
Last year, there were 617 homicides in Chicago, more than in any other U.S. city. Killing your neighbor is an old tradition here, going back to 1812, before the city was even incorporated. The perpetrator of Chicago’s first (documented) homicide was not punished, though; in fact, he has a street named after him. The killer … Read more
Can Williams Be the Bears’ Next Luckman?
The team has long struggled with quarterbacks. Can the new kid bring in old magic?
Lincoln Square
Beach Bunny bassist Anthony Vaccaro, a.k.a. Helicopter Leaves, recommends these four spots.
Cicadapocalypse Now
The emergence of two long-subterranean cicada broods at once will mean a creepy-crawly — not to mention loud — springtime here. It’s gonna be bugs on bugs on bugs.
Chicago’s 10 Seasons
You’ve heard of “False Spring,” but don’t forget about “Is This Global Warming?” and “Green Flag Season.”
The Sox Are a Historically Bad Team
Maybe eliminating the American and National leagues and realigning the teams geographically could save our Sox.
