The Thompson Center Reboot
Architectural treasure? Taxpayer money pit? Charming fixer-upper? Spaceship? All of the above? Here’s what to know about the Googleplexing of Helmut Jahn’s opus.
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Laura Ricketts
The activist and sports team owner, 56, on her family, media scrutiny, and that World Series win
The Illinois-Indiana Border Separates Two Worlds
It’s Individualistic political culture versus a Moralistic culture — and maybe that’s complementary.
Four Buzzy Cars to See at the Auto Show
From the reinvention of a ’60s classic to a hybrid street racer, what to catch at the Chicago Auto Show, February 10 to 19.
The White Sox Need a New, Old-School Park
Guaranteed Rate Field was built right before the retro ballpark movement, and it lacks the cozy atmosphere that could make it a destination.
History Would Be Different if a Tire Held Out
How would our modern political landscape been shaped had a certain Chicago salesman survived his car accident?
13 Predictions for Chicago in 2024
We’re not saying it’ll definitely happen, but our crystal ball sees convictions, firings, playoff runs, and probably more things named after the Pritzker family.
