What’s the Deal with the New Soda Tax?
What counts, what doesn’t, and why the days of free refills may be over
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What Cops Know
You can learn a lot about a city by seeing it through the eyes of police officers who patrol it.
Unbridled Joy and Defiance at Chicago's Pride Parade
This year’s Boystown parade included some protest, some silliness, and lots of rainbows.
Got a Lawn You Have to Mow? Blame Riverside, Illinois
The legendary landscape architect Frederick Law Olmsted gave the planned suburb a ribbon of green lawns, creating a sort-of beloved American tradition.
What to Expect at Chicago's Largest Rider-Led Motorcycle Fest
Motoblot, now in its fourth year, brings together gearhead subcultures on the streets around Cobra Lounge.
The Best Day Hikes in and Around Chicago
Chicago isn’t exactly synonymous with hiking, but there are more than 100 trails within a half-hour’s drive of downtown, and most of them are beautiful. Whether you’re looking for an outdoor workout, a wildlife encounter, or just something to wear out your kids, here are the area's best day hikes. Within City Limits Just south … Read more
CPS Students Flex Skills in Beautifully Detailed Chicago Flag Sculpture
Skateboard bearings, carved countertop material, and moving boats are among the impressive features in this 3-D mosaic.
Why Is Springfield Getting Crime-Fighting Help from the DOJ?
The Department of Justice skipped over Chicago (and other major cities with crime problems) and brought in the state capital for a new partnership. But the numbers suggest it’s not an odd decision.
Who Is Edwin Eisendrath?
The former 43rd Ward alderman and regional HUD director, from a monied political family, wants to buy the Sun-Times.
Chicago Tech Company Takes Stand Against Uber
The boycott only takes a couple thousand dollars a year away from a company worth over $50 billion, but Basecamp’s CEO says he hopes others follow suit.