The Cold Case of a University of Chicago Professor's Murder
Remembering — and forgetting — the unsolved killing of Ioan Culianu.
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Hotel Workers Have Been on Strike for One Week — And Restaurants Are Feeling the Squeeze
The massive effort, drawing thousands of workers from 26 hotels, has forced some high-end dining spots to shut down.
The Two-Minute Guide to the Laver Cup
Roger Federer brings elite tennis to Chicago with a newish three-day event.
Cook's First County Fair Since 1948—in a Changing Portage Park
The northwest side neighborhood needed a shot in the arm. Cook County needed a regular fairgrounds. The result? Chicago’s first 4-H style fair in seven decades.
Rahm Emanuel Could Be Chicago's Last Boss
The City Council is getting stronger — and with a weak mayor, it could regain control of Chicago’s purse strings.
The Mayor of Niles Was Not Pleased with Our Proposal that Chicago Annex It
A letter from Andrew Przybylo
Foxconn vs. Lake County
A massive factory under construction near Racine, Wisconsin could have huge environmental repercussions for northern Illinois.
Best Public Schools
We crunched the latest performance data for more than 2,000 elementary, middle, and high schools in the city and suburbs. The top finishers are some of the most innovative and academically rigorous places you’ll find anywhere.