How Jesus 'Chuy' Garcia Lost the Election
He was up against an unpopular mayor and had the backing of some very influential unions. So what went wrong?
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The 10 Must-Read Stories for This Week
The Left’s inability to unseat Rahm, the Cubs’ winning business plan, and Dick Durbin’s possible challenger
Here Are the Best Stories from the New Michelle Obama Biography
Did you know Barack wanted to be mayor of Chicago by age 36?
20,000 New Voters Can Vote Today, and Most Are in Emanuel Strongholds
Wards friendly to the mayor showed the most new registrations since the general election.
A Majority of Americans Really Do Support Gay Marriage
From 2002-2012, momentum for it was steadily building—but few could have predicted what would happen afterwards.
Athleta Store Opening Party 2015
March 31, 2015—Chicago magazine partnered with Athleta for the sixth time to celebrate their latest store opening at the Shops on Fremont, located at 901 West Weed Street. During the two-hour event, guests tried on clothes from the latest line and entered to win amazing raffle prizes. J&L Catering provided delicious appetizers and wine while … Read more
Chairs for Charity 2015
March 26, 2015—Chicago Home + Garden hosted the sixth annual Chairs for Charity event at EuroFurniture. Vintage chairs were reimagined by 15 of Chicago’s leading designers and featured in a silent auction, with proceeds benefiting Designs for Dignity. Celebrity Cruises sponsored a chair designed by Tom Stringer, which was revealed to guests at the event. … Read more
What Chicago Loses by Closing the CME's Futures Pits
A former trader remembers CME’s soon-to-be-closed futures pits.
Emanuel vs. Garcia, in Three Maps
Results from the February 24 general election