What’s the Big Deal About New Cubs Manager Joe Maddon?
The northsiders grabbed the biggest name on the managerial market. By the numbers, he’s very good. But what do the numbers say about his worth?
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What to Know About Tomorrow’s Rugby Match at Soldier Field
A quick & dirty guide to the USA Eagles’s matchup with the New Zealand All Blacks.
What Will Be the Most Common Costume in Chicago This Halloween?
Some local costume shop–owners share what’s been flying off the shelves in advance of the big weekend.
Nik Wallenda’s Tightrope Walk By the Numbers
The tightrope walker plans to traverse a rope 50 stories above the Chicago River this Sunday. Here’s what he faces.
How the Chicago Tylenol Poisonings Almost Destroyed Halloween
When a still-uncaught perp killed seven Chicagoans with cyanide-laced Tylenol in 1982, Halloween was nearly fear-mongered out of existence.
10 Spooktacular Ways to Spend Halloween in Chicago
Scream the night away at these ghoulish galas—if you aren’t too skeered.
10 Stories Every Chicagoan Should Read This Week
Why Chicago has so many illegal guns, Cardinal George on his successor, and more.
Jay Cutler’s Weird Bad Season
The franchise quarterback everyone loves to hate is guiding a strangely conservative passing attack—and is getting beaten by his statistical composite.
Four Reasons to Visit San Francisco Immediately
High temps, fresh seafood, an Alcatraz art exhib, and more
How Suey Park Became a Famed Hashtag Activist
The Twitter rabble-rouser on Stephen Colbert, Christian patriarchy, and being an activist in the age of social media