Who Has the Best Beard in Chicago?
If you need some No-Shave November inspiration, look here.
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Premiere of Light & Noir: Exiles and Émigrés in Hollywood 1933–1950
October 21, 2015—Illinois Holocaust Museum & Education Center held the exhibition opening event for the Midwest premiere of Light & Noir: Exiles and Émigrés in Hollywood, 1933–1950, open through January 10, 2016. The exhibition illuminates the stories of film icons that fled Nazism and became the actors, directors, writers, and composers of Hollywood’s “Golden Age.” … Read more
A Lesson for Cubs Fans from the Royals
Kansas City got to its second consecutive World Series by sticking with and transforming its struggling young foundation.
Weird, Wonderful Infographics from the Turn-of-the-Century Chicago Tribune
Before newspapers could fill their pages with photos, they had to get creative—or downright strange.
Why Kim Foxx is Challenging Anita Alvarez for State's Attorney
Toni Preckwinkle’s former chief of staff faces off against the incumbent in the March primary.
The 10 Best Stories to Read This Week
1. FBI Looked into Byrd-Bennett Before She Worked in Chicago A former school officer in Detroit was interviewed several times by the agency about a “giant” contract for textbooks that Byrd-Bennett was involved in. The Sun-Times breaks the story. 2. A Global Chill in Commodity Demand Hits America’s Heartland Stagnant overseas markets are hitting home … Read more
How That “All-Day Breakfast” Became Breakfast in the First Place
PR and hot takes served up the modern breakfast as we know it—and now it’s eating the whole day.
What Would Illinois Voters Do to Fix the State’s Finances?
Illinois voters want their politicians to fix the state’s financial crisis—and will be mad no matter how representatives do it.
Here We Are
An hour from Chicago sits a town started by a runaway slave that ranks as one of the nation’s poorest places. Where running water and electricity are not givens. There, amid the broken promises of outside help, you will find a remarkable spirit of resiliency. Welcome to Pembroke.
Here’s Where Your Kid’s Math Anxiety Actually Comes From
Math-phobic parents can pass that anxiety onto their children. But starting early, starting simple, and making it part of everyday talk can help.