Principal at Top CPS Elementary School, a Staunch Rahm Critic, Resigns
Troy LaRaviere says goodbye to Blaine Elementary, which Chicago recently rated the best neighborhood elementary school in Chicago, amid efforts to remove him from the position.
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Is Chicago Really Broke?
Activist Tom Tresser doesn’t think so. He’s got a new book full of ideas to balance the books and fund the things we aren’t, and he wants Chicagoans talking about them.
The Makers of Secret Hitler Wish Their Game Wasn't So Relevant
From the brains behind Cards Against Humanity, Secret Hitler is a new party game in which political operatives try to sow distrust and rise to power. And yes, you can get stickers to make it “Secret Trump” instead.
Did Aroldis Chapman Really Throw the Fastest Pitch Ever?
His body and mechanics make him probably the hardest-throwing pitcher who’s ever lived. But his 105.1 mph record isn’t necessarily what it seems.
ESPN's South Side Town Hall on Athletes and Violence: A Good Start Down a Long Road
The televised special sometimes oversimplified the topic, but it was still refreshing to see a frank discussion about how race and sports intersect.
Remembering Former Chicago Publisher John Carroll
A former Chicago editor celebrates his friend and colleague
How to Win a Triathlon—on a Divvy
Emily Rowlands will be out to reclaim her crown this weekend.
This Is What Happens When Courts Decide What Is and Isn't Art
Cook County says DJing doesn’t qualify as “fine art,” and they could collect some hefty taxes for it. But it’ll be an uphill battle against history, taste, and case law.
This Pro Bono Clinic Guides Transgender People Through Legal Bureaucracy
It’s not easy to change your name or gender marker on official identification documents. This group at John Marshall Law School can help.
At Church on the 9, A Spotlight on Black Joy
The biweekly outdoor open mic in Chatham aims to reclaim the corner—from violence, from police brutality, and for South Side artists.