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.
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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.
My Accountant, the High-Stakes Poker Player
Should I be nervous that the guy who handles my taxes bets thousands on poker games? I decided to see Ron Rindone in action.
A Short History of the Chicago Cubs' Songs
Don’t like “Go Cubs Go”? There are others … listen at your own risk.
Where Republicans Live in Chicago
Chicago may be synonymous with the Dems, but there are exceptions. You just need to know where to look. 41 50 19 41st Ward 18% of voters pulled Republican ballots in the March primary This northwest nook, which includes the suburb-like neighborhoods Norwood Park and Edison Park (popular with police officers and firefighters), is … Read more
The Cabbie Conundrum
Underpaid. Overregulated. Maligned by all. Will anyone understand the taxi driver’s plight?
Can Arne Duncan Save Chicago?
The former U.S. education secretary is back home on a mission to stop the violence. His plan? Replace guns with jobs.