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.
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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.
Want Fresh Food and Startup Capital? Bronzeville Developer Thinks Inside the Box
Boxville, a retail plaza made of shipping containers, will host a produce market and spaces for entrepreneurs to test their wares.
10 Great Stories You Should Read This Week
The great mystery of Embeya’s owners, Chicago’s street style in the ’80s, and a fake corner store with real resonance.
Despite Top Grades, Undocumented Students See College Dreams Deferred
It’s a bittersweet graduation for these West Side students whose citizenship status means they can’t apply for government aid.
Public Polling Paints Dismal Picture for Trump and Trumpcare
Most people dislike the way Trump is handling health care—yet the GOP’s bill, written in secrecy, could still pass.
Why I Hate Summer in Chicago
It’s a pushy, domineering, and unapologetic season.
The Best Ways to Spend Your Summer Fridays
Things to do if you’re allowed to leave work early, or—ahem—are feeling a little under the weather.