Illinois's Richest Man Throws Some Cold Water on the Trump Tax Cut
He’s not the only titan of industry to cast doubt on the GOP’s tax-reform proposal. That might explain why it’s less popular than even past tax hikes—but it could still pass.
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10 Must-Read Stories About Chicago This Week
Beyond the school closing moratorium, examining the Vinyard Indians’ claim, and exposing Roy Moore’s financier.
News Veteran's Book Dives Into How TV News Covers Murder
Retired journalist Robert Jordan discusses editorial decisions in newsrooms, and why crime is a daily dish for television news stations.
Q&A: Bridget Gainer on the New Cook County Budget
The commissioner talks about Cook County’s new budget (which includes 321 layoffs), how the cuts were decided upon, and where to get more revenue in the future.
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The River Queen
Think of downtown’s River Theater as a grand urban gesture. The complex geometry of steps, seating, and ramp overlooking the Chicago River pours down effortlessly from Upper Wacker and sings with energy, serving as a middle finger to the A Sunday on La Grande Jatte–type formality of other riverside parks. Carol Ross Barney is the … Read more
Change for Charley’s Inaugural Event
On November 11, the family of 5-year-old Charley Kauf—who was born with a rare, life-threatening genetic skin disorder called epidermolysis bullosa (or EB)—hosted their inaugural fundraising event to benefit EB Research Partnership. Emceed by ESPN’s Scott Van Pelt, the event at Savage Smyth featured entertainment by Kat V and DJ White Shadow, and raised more … Read more
10 Stories You Should Read This Week
The significance of Chicago’s new Apple store, remembering Harold Washington 30 years later, and a history of downstate hate.