The Faces of the 2015 Chicago Marathon
45,000 people raced around the city on Sunday morning for the 38th annual Chicago Marathon. By Mile 18 in Pilsen, runners’ faces ranged from exhilarated to exhausted. Here are the best photos from that spot.
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The Best Costumes at the 2015 Chicago Marathon
For this year’s race, runners dressed as Wonder Woman, Captain America, and who even knows what.
The Cubs are Better Than the Cardinals. Really.
The North Side team put all the pieces together for an amazing second half of the season. The Cardinals are trying to glue broken pieces back together to hold off a team on the rise.
The Secrets Behind the Butterball Hotline
The national hotline’s codirector shares her tips on the perfect Thanksgiving turkey—and the most hilarious calls she has fielded.
Can't Get a Cab Today? Grab a Bike
If you’re going just a couple of miles in Chicago, getting there by bike is usually the fastest option—and it usually beats public transportation on longer trips.
Hop on the Bandwagon: Five Things to Know About Jake Arrieta
If you’re just tuning in to this Cubs season, here’s a primer on baseball’s newest star.
The Auditorium Theatre Auxiliary Board Hosts Fifth Annual Devil’s Ball
On October 2, the Auditorium Theatre Auxiliary Board hosted the fifth annual Devil’s Ball, presented by Rivers Casino. Nearly 300 guests gathered in the Auditorium’s historic lobby to experience “a night in old Chicago” and were treated to fabulous food, entertainment, theatre tours, exciting raffle items, and a performance by marching band Environmental Encroachment. The … Read more
Q&A: Betsy Bird, Kid Lit Star and New Evanston Librarian
The Evanston Public Library’s new collection development manager comes by way of the children’s department at the New York Public Library—and has a huge following online.
10 Must-Read Stories for This Week in Chicago
Anita Alvarez, Anthony Rizzo, Hot Dog University, and more
How Long Can You Expect to Wait at the Emergency Room?
A quick analysis of wait times at Cook County’s 10 busiest ERs