If the governor gets his way, he’ll save a bundle by diminishing future retirement benefits for current employees. But the state’s pension laws were set up with the expectation that underfunding would lead politicians to do just that—and to protect against it.
It used to be in April. So what changed?
Their rise united baseball fans and Chicagoans; their fall from grace reveals deep divisions. They’re both important stories about sports and the city.
Jackie Robinson West’s fall, Chuy Garcia’s chances, and more stories to put on your reading list this week
Angelica Ross, 34, explains workplace conditions for trans people and how her program is helping trans people find work in the tech world.
In a wide-ranging interview, the former alderman talks about his son’s legal problems, how he saved Harold Washington’s life, and how he’s looking forward to an April run-off with Rahm.
The mayor is polling poorly among Hispanic voters, a huge shift from his predecessor. That would seemingly benefit Jesus “Chuy” Garcia, but his political career was once derailed by Daley’s Hispanic allies.
From the 74-horsepower Mitsubishi Mirage to the two-million-dollar, 1600 horsepower Bugatti Veyron Grant Sport Vitesse, there’s a car for everyone. Especially if you want it in the color of a traffic cone.
Chicago magazine is once again on the hunt for the city’s most eligible men and women.
Look for this year’s selections in the July issue of Chicago.
