How Eve Ewing Deconstructed a CPS Tragedy
The sociologist and poet publishes a postmortem on the 2013 public school closings.
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How Lincoln Park Gentrified
A new book examines the neighborhood’s shift from a Puerto Rican enclave to the North Side we know today.
The Two-Minute Guide to the Illinois Midterm Elections
A gubernatorial shoo-in, the frontlines of the battle for Congress, and a potential superpower gain for Michael Madigan on November 6
Kwame Raoul: Attorneys General Don't Just Enforce the Law. They Shape It
The Democrat for Illinois AG talks gun control, Kavanaugh, and how his opponent’s personal views could affect state legislation.
Chance the Rapper's Mayoral Endorsement Is a Pretty Big Deal
The 25-year-old’s support may be the second most valuable out there, after only Barack Obama’s.
Greetings from the Heritage Motel
Getting out of the city is one thing. Getting away from it is another.
10 Stories to Read Right Now
A swan song for Sears, Trump and Kanye on Chicago, and what happens to the city’s recycling.
What’s the Price of Justice?
For Jon Loevy, go-to lawyer for the wrongfully convicted, that’s the multimillion-dollar question.
Five Kick-Ass Pumpkins (and How to Carve Them)
Pilsen jack-o’-lantern artist Edward Cabral crafts elaborate glowing gourds.
Rahm’s Next Act
The fiery mayor leaves a legacy of controversy — but that won’t hurt him if he goes corporate.