Why City Elections Today Suck
One (fake) alderman pines for the political days of yore.
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The Early Results From Chicago's School Closings Are Mixed
When Chicago closed 47 schools, it directed kids towards better-performing “welcoming schools”—some with considerably higher ratings, some slightly better. Not all parents took them up on the offer, for a variety of reasons.
The First Woman to Respond to a State of the Union Was From Illinois
Sen. Joni Ernst is the 16th woman to respond to a State of the Union address, but way back in 1968, Rep. Charlotte Reid was the first.
How U.S. Attorney Zach Fardon Is Fighting Spoofing
The U.S. attorney for the Northern District of Illinois is cracking down on crimes against investors
Here Are This Week’s 10 Must-Read Stories
The best bars in Chicago, Studs Terkel’s stories from the March on Washington, varsity video gaming, and more
What Martin Luther King Jr. Wanted For Chicago in 1966
The drum major for justice was also a drum major for an O’Hare extension of the Blue Line, children with learning disabilities—a new concept that had just been forged in Chicago—and a higher local minimum wage.
Five Things to Know About John Fox, the New Bears Head Coach
The former head coach for the Denver Broncos is a smart hire for the team—in more ways than one.
Rand Paul's New Campaign Manager Helped Get Bruce Rauner Elected
Chip Englander was a Rauner campaign strategist and will now be campaign manager for Paul’s likely 2016 presidential campaign. Here’s what we know about him.
Unearthed Video Captures Mid-Century Chicago In Its Prime
What the city looked like at the peak of its population, but before the skyscraper boom that gave the City of Big Shoulders its immense height.
These Chicagoans Are Pushing Elizabeth Warren to Run for President
While Hillary Clinton is still the frontrunner for the Democratic nomination, a few local activists are working to get Elizabeth Warren into the presidential race in 2016.