10 Stories You Should Read This Week
Dick Gregory’s legacy, alleged R. Kelly victim comes forward, the origins of NBA Jam, and a secretive police list.
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The Numbers Behind the Lakefront Trail Separation
Runners and cyclists, breathe easy—the project is set to be completed next year.
How Redlining Segregated Chicago, and America
New evidence suggests that cutting up America’s cities along racial lines exacerbated the problem, with effects that lingered for decades.
Tom Skilling's Eclipse Broadcast Reminds Us Why He's a Local Treasure
The beloved meteorologist is a rare example of a journalist fusing with a subject matter—to become not just its foremost expert, but its conduit to the masses
Do Your Eyes Feel Weird After the Solar Eclipse?
Chicagoans may have let their guard down since it was mostly cloudy. But that doesn’t mean you retinas are unscathed.
What's It Like to Fly in the Air and Water Show?
Couldn't get enough of the awesome planes and tricks of the Air and Water Show? Join us on our ride with the Aeroshell Aerobatic Team.
No. 5: North Shore Country Day School
Small class sizes mean participation (and extracurriculars) are essential.
No. 6: St. Ignatius College Prep
This city school, where parents are often alums, has the holy trinity of religion, academics, and diversity.
No. 2: Latin School of Chicago
The nearly 130-year-old school is a place where tradition meets modernity.
No. 4: Lake Forest Academy
This North Shore boarding school has an international outlook.