What Teachers Know
Chicago’s public school instructors have one of the toughest—and most rewarding—jobs in the city. Here’s what they talk about when parents and principals aren’t listening.
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PAWS Chicago’s Fur Ball
The city’s largest no-kill humane organization hosted its 16th annual Fur Ball at The Drake Hotel November 17. More than 800 guests and their four-legged friends attended the bash—hosted by Heather and Mark Yeager and Sarah Tyler Phillips—which saw a dog buffet and spa, featuring pawdicures and massages by an animal masseuse. The evening raised … Read more
Could Elon Musk Make Money Off a Blue Line Express Train?
London’s private airport express train works, but Chicago presents a riskier scenario.
The Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce and Foundation’s Daniel H. Burnham Award Dinner
On November 8, the Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce hosted a dinner at The Ritz-Carlton, Chicago to present its Daniel H. Burnham Award for Distinguished Leadership. Ilene S. Gordon, the chairman, president and CEO of Ingredion Incorporated, stood before a crowd of 550 business leaders from across all industries to accept the honor. She is the … Read more
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.
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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