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Bruce Rauner's Budget Relies on a Big Legal Gamble
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.
Ask Chicago: Why Are City Elections Held in February?
It used to be in April. So what changed?
Jackie Robinson West and the Gentrification of Little League
Their rise united baseball fans and Chicagoans; their fall from grace reveals deep divisions. They’re both important stories about sports and the city.
The 10 Must-Read Stories for This Week
Jackie Robinson West’s fall, Chuy Garcia’s chances, and more stories to put on your reading list this week
How One Chicago Start-Up is Working to Close the Transgender Employment Gap
Angelica Ross, 34, explains workplace conditions for trans people and how her program is helping trans people find work in the tech world.
Jesus "Chuy" Garcia Is Confident He'll Force Rahm into a Runoff
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.
Can Rahm Emanuel Overcome His Weakness Among Hispanics to Avoid a Runoff?
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.
2015 Chicago Auto Show: Orange You Glad About This Trend
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.
Single in Chicago? We Want You!
Chicago magazine is once again on the hunt for the city’s most eligible men and women.