How Jesse Sharkey Became the New Head of the CTU
The new head of the Chicago Teachers Union opens up about how he first got started in teaching.
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Five Things to Know About Jalen Brunson
A brass-tacks guide to Chicago’s next hoops star
How Many of Chicago’s 77 Neighborhoods Have You Been To?
A dopey “How Many States Have You Visited?” quiz has been bouncing around my Facebook feed this week and it got me thinking: Why isn't there a dopey quiz like this for Chicago? So in the spirit of “Be the dopiness you want to see in the world,” I made a little quiz for you. … Read more
Why the Chicago Flag Is Such a Brilliant Design
How a vexillologist, an artist, and a municipal librarian worked within the narrow rules and history of flag design to create a masterpiece of the genre.
This Week’s 10 Must-Read Stories
Chicagoans of the Year, Whole Foods in Englewood, remembering Jane Byrne, and more.
Meet Jesse Sharkey, the New Karen Lewis
The Chicago Teachers Union vice president steps into the spotlight as the interim head.
Chicagoans of the Year, 1994-2014
1994 Jim Capraro Executive director, Greater Southwest Development Corporation Timothy Jordan 14-year-old anti-crime symbol Liz Phair Musician Helen Valdez and Carlos Tortolero Founders, Mexican Fine Arts Center Museum Chris Zorich Bears defensive tackle; founder, Chris Zorich Foundation Oprah Winfrey Television personality 1995 Dr. Gloria Jackson Bacon Physician; founder, The Clinic in Altgeld Gary Barnett Northwestern … Read more
Jackie Robinson West: Meet the Team
Related: Chicagoans of the Year 2014: The Jackie Robinson West Baseball Team
Chicagoans of the Year
Editor’s Note On Feb. 11, 2015, Little League International stripped Jackie Robinson West of its titles following allegations that league officials had violated player-eligibility rules. Read more about the development. Two decades ago, Chicago decided to start a tradition: At the end of each year, the magazine would honor a few people “who’ve taken it … Read more
Chicagoans of the Year 2014: Juan Andrade
President, United States Hispanic Leadership Institute