The Olympics That Weren’t
Chicago’s bid for the 2016 Games made a lot of big promises. What’s happened to the proposed sites since then?
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Here Are the 10 Stories You Should Read This Week
Growing up black in Naperville, the search for the center of Chicago, and more
It's Time to Fix Illinois's Broken Sales Tax
Compared to other states, Illinois has a high sales tax rate but low sales tax revenues—and the problem is getting more pressing.
In the Land of Hot Dogs, Does Spam Have a Chance?
They’re both humble dishes born in the Depression era. Are Chicagoans willing to dabble?
Rauner’s Top Campaign Guy Is Now Running the Pence VP Campaign
Will Rauner warm to Trump/Pence?
The Magicians
Every Saturday for the past 25 years, a group of friends has gathered in a Lincoln Park apartment to invent and perfect some of the world’s most mind-blowing card tricks.
How Violence Affects the Children Who Witness It
Kids who witness or experience violence are at risk for mental, physical, and behavioral issues. Intervention, in the form of counseling, could help stem the cycle of violence (and save taxpayer money).
Are Cops Less Instinctually Racist Than the Rest of Us?
It’s a tough question, but a psychological study suggests that training can mitigate bias when it comes to police shootings. The bad news? The roots of the problem go far beyond policing.
How Four Teenage Girls Organized This Week’s Huge Silent Protest
It started with a simple tweet and grew into one of the largest (and most peaceful) protests this week.
5 Non-Virtual Things You'll Learn From Playing Pokémon Go
Stop the grumbling, anti-video-game curmudgeons. There’s plenty to appreciate about the game that’s taking over the city.