Young(ish) Guns
Archbishop Blase Cupich is already shaking up the archdiocesan hierarchy, replacing the No. 2 he inherited—Bishop Francis Kane, 72—with a man 25 years his junior.
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The State of the Archdiocese
The Chicago Archdiocese’s expenses have been rising faster than revenues, in part due to fewer faithful … Percentage drop since 1980: People attending weekly Mass1 41% People attending Catholic grade school2 55% … at the same time its inexpensive workforce is shrinking … Number of Nuns: In 1980 5,040 In 2014 1,676 33% are retired … Read more
How a Chicago Summer Job Program Reduced Violent Crime
Students from some of Chicago’s most dangerous neighborhoods were given good jobs and mentors to guide them through. The effects continued well beyond the end of the program.
Archbishop Blase Cupich Just Wants to Treat You Like an Adult
A week before he became the archbishop of Chicago, Blase Cupich sat down with Chicago to talk about some of the challenges he faces.
The New Jocks on Campus
Chicago’s Robert Morris University is the first college in the country to make video games a varsity sport.
Remembering Judy Baar Topinka, a Critical Force in Illinois Politics
The Illinois comptroller died on Wednesday after complications from a stroke.
New Cubs Catcher Miguel Montero Is More Important Than You Think
The veteran catcher is a master of the subtle art of pitch framing, which could save the Cubs as many runs as acquiring Jon Lester.
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.
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