The Need-to-Know Guide to the NFL Draft
What to know, whether you’re a superfan or super–crowd hater
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McDonald's Is Raising Its Minimum Wage, and It Could Actually Pay Off
The fast-food giant, target of minimum-wage protests, is hiking pay at company-owned restaurants. And it could help problems it’s been trying to fix for years.
Did Phil Ponce Win Some Votes for Garcia by Bringing Up His Son?
In a heated debate, one moment that stood out was moderator Phil Ponce asking Jesus Garcia whether his son was still in a gang.
10 Must-Read Stories for This Week in Chicago
The twins who took down El Chapo, why three Bolingbrook teens tried to sign up with ISIS, and more to read this week.
Kris Bryant Is So Good That He Might Change the Rules of Baseball
Like many great rookies before him, the Cubs’ prospect is being sent to the minors to save money. But the desire to see Bryant play right away is so strong that it could change the whole system for players like him.
Could Patrick Daley Thompson Be Chicago’s Mayor in 2019?
His name both helps and hurts his prospects.
Garcia Adviser: 'Our Polls Show There's No Way Rahm Can Win'
David Schaffer, the guy who plays Rahm in debate prep, lays out Chuy’s debate strategy—and wonders about that Fioretti endorsement.
The Stuntman
Want to send a bus tumbling across lower Wacker? Set someone on fire? Find a guy to plunge eight stories onto Lake Shore Drive—backward? Easy. Just call Rick LeFevour.
Theaster Gates Gives a TED Talk
The star artist talks about transforming the South Side into a “miniature Versailles” of arts and culture hubs connected by greenways.
Chuy Garcia Wakes Up and Hits Rahm Hard in Second Debate
After a sleepy first round, the mayoral challenger came alive and challenged Rahm—a lot—during last night’s match.