The Silver Lining of Chicago's Proposed Garbage Fee
Broke cities have used garbage fees to plug budget holes and hire cops. But that’s not all they can do.
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David Brock Calls Hillary’s Email Scandal ‘Phony,’ Says the ‘Air is Going Out’
The once-archconservative provocateur shares why he thinks Hillary will be the nominee and Biden and Sanders won’t.
This Week’s 10 Must-Read Stories
Ernie Banks, the University of Chicago’s message about rape, the Catholic Church and labor, and more
Surprise! A Corpse Flower Just Bloomed at the Botanic Garden
The first flower, “Spike,” wilted under pressure, but “Alice” is now stinking up Glencoe just fine.
Bernie Sanders Builds on Painful Economic Memories at His Alma Mater
The senator and presidential candidate comes back to the University of Chicago, where he faced a difficult transition as a working-class kid—and outlined his plan to make things easier for kids (and candidates) like himself.
Watch the Final Spin of Navy Pier’s Ferris Wheel
The 20-year-old ride stopped spinning on Sunday. It will be replaced next summer with an even bigger wheel.
Why the Catholic Church Is So Liberal On Labor
Chicago’s archbishop directly addressed a just wage and right-to-work laws as the city and state both struggle with labor. They’re topics of the moment, but grounded in a long history.
Women Who Bring Home the Bacon Are More Likely to Do the Chores, Too—and Get Divorced
A new study finds that taboos about women making more money than their husbands lead to fewer marriages, more divorces, and greater gender inequities in the home.
Which Fun Run Should You Do This Fall?
Not ready for 26.2 miles? There are plenty of marathon alternatives in October.
Why Patrick Kane's Attorney Has a Hustler Mug in His Office
Paul Cambria has a professional interest in the publication—he’s worked as a lawyer for Larry Flynt for decades. Oh, and he’s driven a drag car sponsored by the porn media empire.