The 10 Must-Read Stories for This Week
Chicago Public Schools’ huge gamble, Valerie Jarrett’s future, and more
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What’s Wrong With the Bears? Almost Everything
The Bears are the easiest team to score on in football. It goes downhill from there.
How a Fringe Running Blog Broke the Chicago Marathon Doping Story
The man who exposed Kenyan runner Rita Jeptoo’s alleged doping explains why he did it.
Six Big Photos of the Coolest Jobs in Chicago
Take a peek at these fascinating day jobs, from the heights of the city to the depths of a wild-reef tank.
Ma Yansong’s Lucas Museum Is a Challenge to Chicago Architecture
MAD Architects released its initial renderings of the lakefront’s next architectural landmark. People think it’s weird, but what is the building trying to do?
Here Are This Week’s 10 Must-Read Stories
The final push to be Illinois Governor, rugby is a hit, and more.
The Only Hotel on Madison’s Lake Mendota Keeps Getting Better
The Edgewater hotel opens the first luxury spa in Madison and will unveil a new waterfront ice rink later this month. Still more to come by summer.
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?
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.