Can Jerryon Stevens Be Saved?
He’s a kid from the West Side, a former straight-A student. Last summer, at 15, he was arrested for selling heroin. This spring, one of his best friends was gunned down. What kind of future does he have?
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Chip Wade Event at Lewis Floor & Home
May 12, 2016—Chip Wade, HGTV star, delighted more than 130 guests on Thursday, May 12, at the Lewis Floor & Home Showroom in Northbrook. Karastan Carpets and Chicago magazine joined Lewis as sponsors for the evening. Chip Wade shared behind-the-scenes images of various HGTV projects while describing his approach to functional design and how to … Read more
Chicago Gets More Bad News from the Census Bureau
Though the city shrank for the first time this decade, it’s not an anomaly in the region. There might be some daylight ahead, but it doesn’t show up in the population numbers.
How World War II Pilots Trained on Cruise Ships in Lake Michigan
Nearly 150 planes crashed (and 15,000 pilots were trained) on Lake Michigan from 1942 to 1945.
How One Just-OK Outfielder Made the White Sox Way Better
The acquisition of Austin Jackson set off a chain of positional changes that’s drastically improved the surprising team’s outfield defense.
How Much Would Ferris Bueller’s Bill Be Today?
To paraphrase Ferris, life sure does move pretty fast: The classic coming-of-age film turns 30 in June. Here’s what you would shell out nowadays to replicate his famous day off.
Is It Possible to Take Away Police Officer Dante Servin’s Pension?
Considering Jon Burge, the notorious police commander who tortured dozens of suspects, still collects his pension, it’s easier said than done.
The 10 Best Stories to Read This Week
Hip hop’s men of steel, black picket fences in Kenwood, and Playboy’s architecture of seduction
The Alzheimer’s Association 29th Annual Rita Hayworth Gala
May 7, 2016—The Alzheimer’s Association 29th annual Chicago Rita Hayworth Gala returned to the Hilton as one of the national organization’s biggest fundraisers. More than 800 guests enjoyed a cocktail reception with the high-energy CoverGirls violin show, three-course dinner, program, auctions, and live music by Orchestra 33’s Party Gras. The 2016 gala raised more than … Read more
The Far-Right Megadonor from Lake Forest
Richard Uihlein, CEO of Uline, is considered one of the most courted donors on the far right.