Why Oceans, Lakes, and Rivers Are Good for Cities
Natural features contribute to civic stability—and rivers are often an untapped amenity.
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On the Eve of Veterans Day, Wintrust Honored Those Who Have Served
On November 10, the eve of Veterans Day, Wintrust hosted an event in the Grand Banking Hall of the Wintrust Building, at 231 South LaSalle Street, to highlight local veterans. The event was attended by nearly 500 guests, including a handful of honored vets who served in World War II, Iraq, and Afghanistan. Those in … Read more
Escape from the L with Brains, Not Brawn
Our writer gets trapped in Escape Artistry’s CTA-themed room with five dudes in the name of fun.
20 Photos of Kris Bryant Being Kris Bryant
That smile … Those eyes … It wasn’t just run production that made Cubs player Kris Bryant an MVP this season.
Megyn Kelly Has Daydreamed While Driving on the Kennedy, Too
In a new memoir, where the Fox News star also dishes on Donald Trump and Roger Ailes, Kelly recounts her time in Chicago and how she met her first husband at the Hangge-Uppe.
There Were Clues to Trump's Strength, Even in Illinois
Back in primary season, his most likely voters were those who’d only voted for a Republican once in the past three elections. His ability to reach those lapsed or wavering voters seems to have made the difference in the states where it did matter.
The Fight for East Chicago: Portraits of Resistance and Daily Life
Catastrophically high lead levels in the West Calumet Housing Complex will force over a thousand residents to leave by July 2017.
Could Trump Bring Manufacturing Jobs Back to Chicago?
Candidate Trump promised to never eat Oreos again. But President Trump will find it’s much harder to stop the outsourcing of manufacturing jobs than to boycott a cookie.
10 Must-Read Stories for This Week
2016 Chicagoans of the Year, why Chicago loves revolving doors, and how Rauner won this round against Madigan.
Illinois's Presidential Election Results and Why They Matter
Though Illinois was mostly ignored by both campaigns, the results reflect patterns in swing states that favored Trump—and show shifting trends that go beyond the urban-rural divide.