Ray LaHood Wants Jeb Bush to Run and Bruce Rauner to Succeed
In an interview this week, the former transportation secretary praised Rauner, Emanuel, Bush, Obama, and Topinka—and, as always, had some nice things to say about Pat Quinn.
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My Overnight in O’Hare’s New Flight Path
What it’s like to spend a day living next to the runway at one of America’s busiest airports.
After Jay Cutler’s Benching, What Comes Next?
Cutting or trading Cutler may save some money, but the Bears would be hard-pressed to find a suitable replacement.
Medical Wonders
These five homegrown innovations are making their way from benchtop to bedside. Each has the potential to dramatically change medicine and improve—even save—lives.
Remembering Lee Sandlin, a Genius of Midwestern Letters
Long before he became known as the author of three books about the mysteries of the Midwest, he was quietly writing some of the best longform non-fiction in the country for the Chicago Reader.
10 Must-Read Stories for This Week
The state of the Catholic Church in Chicago, McDonald’s River North move, Chicago’s early CSI, and more
Rahm Still Has His Rubber Stamp City Council
A recently released study confirms that, despite his low approval and upcoming election, Mayor Emanuel continues to get whatever he wants from the city’s aldermen.
The Best New Chicago Hotels of 2014
Check out the unique amenities at each of these top four hotels of the year.
Catholics at a Crossroads
More Chicagoans than ever are leaving the church.
Can new archbishop Blase Cupich change that?
Poll: Why Did You Leave the Catholic Church?
The percentage of Chicago’s population identifying as Catholic has fallen eight points since 1980, faster than the U.S. at large. If you’re ex-Catholic, why did you leave the Church?