Some Not-So-Bad Census News: Cook County Sees Economic Growth
The region’s population growth has been stagnant, but the urban boom hasn’t left it behind entirely, as green shoots show up in job and business-creation numbers.
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10 Great Stories to Read This Week
Remembering Wicker Park’s rock scene, the short life of Deonte Howard, and why Chicago makes sense for young standups
How Many Airbnb Hosts Are Running “De Facto Hotels”? It’s Complicated
The short-term rental website keeps its numbers secret, but third-party data suggests Chicagoans should be concerned.
Poll: Who's Your Favorite Famous Chicago Pet?
Dog-walking weather is nigh. Who's your favorite famous Chicago pet?
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?
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.