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10 Must-Read Stories for This Week
The importance of the corner bar, one gun’s deadly journey through Chicago, and a deep look at Chicago police’s code of silence.
90 Years of Chicago Style: A Look Back at the Nation's Oldest Continuous Charity Fashion Show
The Woman’s Board of Rush University Medical Center celebrates in style this month.
A Fanboy's Repentance: Why I'm Not Defending Derrick Rose
It all started with a Kobe bobblehead; it ends with a better understanding of when to separate the game from real life.
Hey, Illinois: Today's Your Last Day to Mail in Voter Registration
here—stop by Walgreens, get an envelope and stamp, and mail it in today. Still have questions? A useful cheat sheet is But don't be that guy.
Chicago's Next Great Map Could Be of Its Underground
Underneath our orderly grid is a spiderweb of wires and pipes that can make digging dangerous. City Digital aims to build a 3D map of it all—and allow other cities to do the same.
How an Artificial Leaf Can Fight Climate Change
An invention by researchers at the University of Illinois at Chicago could be the next big player in tackling climate change.
It’s Now or Never for the Cubs
Falling short will just be proof that the universe doesn’t want the Cubs to ever, ever win the World Series.
The Auditorium Theatre’s Auxiliary Board’s Sixth Annual Devil’s Ball
The Auditorium Theatre’s Auxiliary Board threw a fabulous masquerade-themed Devil’s Ball on September 23, 2016, right on the theatre’s Historic Landmark stage. Guests were treated to custom cocktails made by Chicago’s own CH Distillery, entertainment from Aloft Circus Arts, and a night of dancing, silent auctions, and wine raffles. Proceeds from the event support the … Read more
Which Candidate Will the Local Amish Vote For?
You might be surprised by what members of the ultraconservative group, which values modesty and godliness, told us.