Which Came First: Trump, or Uptick in Immigration Fears?
Anti-immigration sentiment is on the rise among Republicans, who also view “Islamic fundamentalism” as more of a threat than after 9/11.
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25th Annual Daniel H. Burnham Award Dinner
On November 3, 2016, the Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce honored W. James McNerney, Jr., former President, CEO and Chairman of The Boeing Company, at the 25th Anniversary of the Daniel H. Burnham Award for Distinguished Leadership. The evening was a celebration of a quarter century of imagination and determination that highlighted for future generations of … Read more
The White Sox's Controlled Demolition Continues with Two More Top Prospects for Adam Eaton
For the past few years, the White Sox have tried to execute a plan: build around a core of a couple stars with theoretically reliable veterans. Sometimes it's seemed like it would almost work, like last year, when they were briefly very good and extremely lucky; sometimes it's been a slog, when those veteran pieces … Read more
Thanks to Today’s Trade, the Cubs Will Start 2017 with a Top Reliever
But to do so they had to cut bait on Jorge Soler, a disappointing prospect whose potential was blocked in a busy outfield.
10 Stories You Should Read This Week
Do you speak like a Midwesterner?, Chicago’s new bluesmen, and saying goodbye to Too Much Light.
White Sox Begin Rebuilding With a Bang
The South Siders just traded star pitcher Chris Sale for one of baseball’s top prospects.
Columbia’s Identity Crisis
A fixture in the South Loop for more than a century, the college has produced movie stars, moguls, musicians, and artists of every stripe. Can it stay relevant in the face of plunging enrollment?
How to Build Your Own Ice Rink in the City
Yes, you can build a hockey rink on a city lawn. Here, expert tips for creating a skaters’ paradise.
New Deal-Era Maps Show Racist Redlining and Anti-Density Forces at Work
This “Rosetta stone” of American cities, now available online for almost 250 towns, reveals a lot about 1930s housing policies and how they shaped the country.
The DNC Needs a New Leader: How About Rahm?
A newly unleashed Rahm could provide the fire needed to propel flagging Democrats forward.