Confessions of a Bi-Sider
How a longtime North Sider learned to love the South Side
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What You Need to Know About Chicago’s Cat Cafe Drama
Protests are planned this weekend at Tree House’s new adoption facility. What went down with the city’s first cat cafe?
Christmas in July: I Faced My Fears at Santa’s Village
Nobody serves up a sweaty, nostalgia-filled day of summer fun like the big guy in the red suit.
When America First Realized It Had a Problem With Health-Care Costs
A group of experts gathered in Chicago 85 years ago to figure out how to pay for health care. The fight was nasty then, and it’s only gotten nastier.
How Pokémon Go Fest Turned Into a Pokéflop
Watch these Pokémon Go fans go from ecstatic to despondent when technical issues brought the fest to a halt.
How Does Chicago's Sanctuary Law Stack Up Against Other Cities?
You don’t have to look too far to find a city with more protective laws.
Colonel Jennifer Pritzker Disputes Trump's Claims About Transgender Military Personnel
The billionaire retired U.S. Army officer, who came out four years ago, has offered to help the president find “a better solution.”
Can Chicago Fight Violence with Summer Jobs?
The promising One Summer Plus program passed a second test, showing benefits for an even harder-to-reach group of youths.
10 Great Stories You Should Read This Week
The cost to treat a gunshot wound, South Shore’s slice of wildlife, and WGN’s conservative suitor.
Nationwide Women and Weed Group Kicks Off in Chicago
Want to avoid the “bong guys” who dominate weed culture? This local tech entrepreneur is carving out a space for women to talk about cannabis and wellness.