Anita Alvarez: "I’ve Done Nothing Wrong"
The state’s attorney defends her decision not to charge Officer Jason Van Dyke for more than a year—and fires back at her political opponents.
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A Look Inside the World of Spoken-Word Karaoke
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The Most Popular Stories of the Year
Relive 2015 with Chicago magazine’s most read stories.
What to See at the Chicago Architecture Biennial—and How to See It
The exhibition, closing soon, is a chance to survey the state of architecture—and to peer inside the heads of the architects creating it.
Goodbye, Gapers Block
The mainstay of Chicago’s online community goes on hiatus in 2016, but it leaves a legacy.
The 10 Best Stories to Read This Week
How it feels to be a Syrian immigrant in America, a stunning new math proof, the post-fire buildings in the Loop, and more
Poll: What's the Perfect Chicago Date?
Sure, Valentine's Day isn't until February, but with the holidays and the mistletoe, engagement season is in full effect. So, for inclusion in Chicago's February issue:
Why Was Jason Van Dyke Indicted on Six Counts of Murder for One Shooting?
How the math breaks down in this high-profile case
The Cubs Are the Best Team in Baseball, While the Sox Also Improve
The North Siders are likely to enter 2016 with the best projections and highest expectations. The South Siders won’t be baseball’s best team, but they could be much better than last season.