Bruce Rauner Has Pushed a CPS Bankruptcy For a Long Time
It’s unlikely–and might be a big fight for little gain.
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How Well Would Chicago’s Trauma Centers Handle a Crisis?
The city’s maxed-out medical facilities would have a tough time managing the fallout from a terrorist attack.
Here Are This Week’s 10 Must-Read Stories
Kim Foxx, Lois Weisberg, school closings, and more
Can Kamau Murray Build the Next Serena?
The tennis guru is on a mission to improve the lives of South Side kids. His tactic: helping them master the game so they can land college scholarships—or more.
Documentary Film Looks at the Legacy of the Great Migration
A Thousand Midnights looks back from the movement’s terminus in Chicago to its roots in the South.
Remembering Lois Weisberg, the Woman Who Curated Chicago
She left an incredible mark throughout the city, from the Cultural Center to Cows on Parade, but that was just the capstone to an extraordinary life.
As Expected, Cook County Democrats Endorse Foxx in Heated Race for State’s Attorney
Preckwinkle shows her clout in getting county Democrats to reverse course.
For 110 Years the Chicago Defender Has Made Its Mark on History
Ethan Michaeli, a former reporter for the legendary black paper and an author of a new history on it, talks about its role in the Great Migration, the election of John F. Kennedy, and the rise of Barack Obama.
Here Are the 10 Stories You Should Read This Week
Rauner’s first year, the city’s bond mess, and more
Why Were the Bears So Terrible This Year?
A competent but boring offense tried to keep the heat off an abysmal defense, but still they played from behind more than almost any other team.