Judy Baar Topinka: Life of the Party
By most measures, Jude Baar Topinka, the state treasurer and sometime accordion player, is the most successful Republican politician in Illinois.
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The 10 Must-Read Stories for This Week
Who polices the police? Plus child abuse at living centers, a miracle berry, and more
Fashion Outlets of Chicago Fashionably Late Black Friday Event
Fashion Outlets of Chicago celebrated the holiday shopping season by throwing the second annual around-the-clock Black Friday event, Fashionably Late. The one-of-a-kind occasion kicked off Thanksgiving night and featured doorbuster deals and savings of up to 75 percent from Fashion Outlets' more than 130 retailers. Between snagging some of the biggest discounts of the year, … Read more
The Threat of Antibiotic-Resistant Infections
Coming, in part, from a chicken near you.
Three Great Places for a Last-Minute Getaway This Holiday Season
Enjoy the festivities in Riverside, Crested Butte, or London.
Chicagoans of the Year 20th Anniversary Edition – Order Your Copy Now!
Now you can order the latest edition of Chicago magazine, featuring the 20th annual Chicagoans of the Year awards.
Why Robbins Looks So Southern
The small south-suburban community grew on the site of a failed Columbian Exposition land grab, built by southern migrants to resemble a familiar landscape.
You Can Now Vote on the Otter Pup’s Name
Voting is open on a name for Shedd’s new otter pup, and mysteries abound.
This Week’s 10 Must-Read Stories
The Trouble with Robbins, 40 Under 40, the Michael Brown Law, and more
Will the ‘Baggy Pants’ Judge Get Retained? Almost Certainly
A Cook County judge sent eight men to jail for wearing their pants too low in her courtroom. It’s not the first time her temperament has raised eyebrows, but worse behavior hasn’t led to consequences from voters.