What Happens When a Firework Hits a Drone?
Depending on the spark, it could be nothing—or a flaming ball of wreckage. Here’s what to know before the Fourth of July.
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Finding the 'Jamal' in Barack Obama's Immediately Famous Eulogy
In between quoting the New Testament, name-dropping Marilynne Robinson, and singing “Amazing Grace,” the president gives a subtle shout-out to social science research from his old employer.
Darrell Williams Gets His Shot With the Bulls
After his sexual-assault conviction in college was reversed, he went on to thrive at Texas A&M-Commerce, and now he’ll play in the NBA Summer League.
10 Must-Read Stories for This Week in Chicago
The deadly 1995 Heat Wave, the Jackie Robinson West whistleblower, and more
Here's What It Feels Like to Get Gored by a Bull
Local author “Buffalo” Bill Hillmann made it through a decade of bull runs in Pamplona unscathed—until he didn’t in 2014.
Where to Watch the Fireworks in Chicago on July 4
Want to watch on the water, on the beach, or away from the crowds? Here’s where to go.
Becoming Hillary Clinton
What you can learn about the candidate’s possible presidency from her school days in Park Ridge
28 Photos of Chicago's Pride Parade in 2015
A million people cheered on 200 floats and thousands of marchers from Uptown to Lincoln Park this Sunday. Here’s what happened.
Chicago’s Deadly 1995 Heat Wave: An Oral History
In July 1995, a scorching three-day stretch caught the city unprepared, leaving 739 dead. The key players recount how one of Chicago’s worst disasters unfolded.
Watch Rahm Emanuel Get Choked Up Celebrating Marriage Equality
The mayor spoke to a crowd of hundreds at Sidetrack Video Bar on Friday after the Supreme Court legalized same-sex marriage nationwide.