10 Great Stories to Read This Week
The tragic tale of Chicago’s almost-famous boxer, how CPS principals succeed, and unexpected ethic food in suburbia.
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Americans Don't Agree with Steve King on Immigrants and Culture
The Iowa rep’s comments caused a media storm, but they’re not representative of American beliefs on immigration, or the trends of those beliefs.
The Ballad of Ed "Bad Boy" Brown
He was an undefeated boxer, a title contender. But he couldn’t escape the violence of the West Side.
Which Chicago Neighborhoods Have the Most 'Character'?
The National Trust for Historic Preservation mapped Chicago and found a lot of it on the Near North and Northwest sides. But it might be at risk.
What’s the City’s Oldest Captive Animal?
Now that the Shedd Aquarium’s lungfish Granddad has died, find out what animal currently holds the title.
The American Health Care Act Puts the GOP In a Big Fix
It’s the single most important issue for Republicans, Democrats, and independents. Making them all happy is all but impossible, but the ACHA isn’t making anyone happy.
How to Fix the White Sox? Don't Follow the Cubs
Other teams are better at tanking, which isn’t as useful as it once was anyway. And that puts the South Siders in a familiar predicament.
Q&A: Ask Amy About Herself Already
Advice columnist Amy Dickinson on her new memoir and a backup career dream
Q&A: Rev. Beth Brown On What a Sanctuary Church Does and Why
The pastor of Lincoln Park Presbyterian Church, which recently elected to become a sanctuary church, explains their decision and their next steps.
10 Stories You Should Read This Week
The origins of the Chicago-style hot dog, the history of Cabrini-Green, and a dying writer’s tribute to her husband.