The Hole in Jason Heyward's Swing Is Growing Bigger
But that’s not necessarily a problem for the Cubs—for now.
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Why Are Half of Chicago's 911 Operators Absent from Work?
The position is more stressful than people assume, and 911 call takers don’t get the same support as other emergency personnel.
Why Does Trump Think Chicago Protesters Were Paid to Shut Down His Rally?
The GOP nominee might not understand how a diverse group of passionate people could work together toward a common goal, but Chicagoans sure do.
Secret Supper at GT Prime
On October 17, Chicago magazine hosted 125 guests at GT Prime for the fourth and final Secret Supper of 2016. Executive chef Giuseppe Tentori served an exquisite multi-course meal complemented with a Journeyman Distillery specialty cocktail, presented by Celebrity Cruises, a Casa Noble tequila cocktail, Chloe wine, and Half Acre beer. Two additional VIP options … Read more
In a City of Steel Giants, Can SOM Build a Wood Skyscraper?
The firm behind the John Hancock Center, Willis Tower, and the Burj Khalifa wants to build new skyscrapers with a very old material—and it’s more fire resistant and environmentally friendly than you think.
Jump on the Cubs Bandwagon—for Charity
While some scramble to make a buck off of the North Siders’ historic run, other Cubs fans are using the attention to tackle poverty and domestic violence.
The Cubs’ Secret Weapon? Kale, Naturally
Dawn Jackson Blatner, the team’s nutrition consultant and author of The Superfood Swap, out December 27, shares how she fueled the Cubs for their stellar season. Beets and kale “The nitrates in these veggies open up blood vessels to get more oxygen to the brain and muscles.” Photos: iStock Matcha The green tea naturally contains a … Read more
Here Are This Week’s 10 Must-Read Stories
Inside the off-menu staff meals at Chicago’s top restaurants, the journey of Javier Baez from Puerto Rico to Wrigley Field, and the life of a CPS student.
A Guide to Cubs Playoff Anxiety
Ten essential tips that will get you through the postseason: for yourself and your loved ones.
If Trump's Unworthy of a Chicago Street Sign, Who Else Should Get Cut?
City Council thinks the GOP nominee’s name should be stripped from its brown street sign. But Trump isn’t the only controversial name out there.