The Brilliant 1993 Essay That Helped Me Understand the Trump Phenomenon of 2016
For decades, Donald Trump has embodied Americans’ ideas and ideals of the wealthy and powerful. But he’s also able to inhabit our archetype of the Regular Guy.
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Why It's Legal for Police to Shoot at Someone During a Car Chase
CPD officers who shot at Paul O’Neal may have violated procedure, but Supreme Court decisions set a high barrier for legal liability.
The 10 Great Stories to Read This Week
The high cost of cheap pork, how city leaders thwarted school integration, and CPS sports teams’ struggles.
How Will the Obama Library Impact the Area Around Jackson Park?
Clues may be found in the Clinton Library in Little Rock, Arkansas.
How Daniel Dennis Went From Living Out of a Truck to the Rio Olympics
The Fox Lake native talks about the solitude of the outdoors, and why leaving competition behind helped prepare him for the big match ahead.
The Human Genome Is Having Its Facebook Moment
In less than a decade, as many people could have their genomes sequenced as use Facebook today. That could change the way we fight cancer.
Michael Sacks Is the Rahm Whisperer
The 54-year-old finance guy is, increasingly, one of Emanuel’s most trusted advisers. Just don’t ask him to talk about it.
This Libertyville Teen Is the Best American Rhythmic Gymnast Ever
Laura Zeng, who will be competing in the Rio Olympics, combines athleticism and grace in a sport where few other Americans have excelled.
Did the Cubs Overpay for Aroldis Chapman?
No one on earth can throw like Aroldis Chapman, but is his singular skill set worth what the Cubs gave up? The numbers suggest it could be—if the team finds itself on the brink
5 Chicago Muslim Women Bloggers You Should Know
After Donald Trump dissed a Gold Star mother for being silent, Muslim women (including these local bloggers) are asserting their voices.