How the Tribune Company Split Compares to Time Warner's
Two old media giants both plan to reorganize this summer. Here’s what each new company could look like.
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The Cubs: Still Really Bad, Still Really Unlucky
The Cubs are even worse than expected for the third straight year. They’re bad—but they actually play well enough to have a better record than this. Here are the stats of a team on a terrible run of bad luck.
Eight Surprises at Lake Michigan This Summer
Despite chilly water, spilled oil, and, um—sewage—this summer’s lake forecast isn’t all bad. Here’s what you’ll find on the beach.
How Chicago's Parks Compare to Other US Cities
The city ranks well in a new survey, thanks to the wonderful network of parks in Daniel Burnham’s Plan of Chicago. We’d have done even better if politics hadn’t killed so many other good ideas.
10 Stories Chicagoans Should Read This Week
Read stories on the Cubs’ last link to a World Series win, Chicago’s storyteller Stuart Dybek, a moment of local violence caught by an NPR reporter, and more.
Kia K900 Launch Event
On May 7, Kia hosted an exclusive VIP launch event for the new K900 luxury sedan at The Cube at Westfield Old Orchard. Guests enjoyed entertainment from electric violinist Katarina Visnevska and passed hors d’oeuvres from Blue Plate Catering. The K900 has arrived at select Chicagoland Kia retailer showrooms.
Our Q&A with Challenger, Gray & Christmas CEO John Challenger
The outplacement expert speaks on the job market for new college grads.
Q&A: Ta-Nehisi Coates on Chicago and 'The Case for Reparations'
The writer takes on the media’s ignorance of history, why Chicago is an ideal case study for discrimination, and how uncomfortable it is to undo policies that were racist by design.
Alzheimer’s Association Chicago Rita Hayworth Gala
The 27th annual Alzheimer’s Association Chicago Rita Hayworth Gala raised a record-breaking $1.7 million for Alzheimer’s Association care, support, and research programs on May 10, 2014, at the Hilton Chicago. More than 940 guests attended the Mother’s Day weekend tradition with sport icons Mike Ditka and Bobby Hull in attendance. Founded by Princess Yasmin Aga … Read more
Breitling and Chicago Magazine Host Wayne Gretzky at Razny Jewelers to Celebrate Store’s Expansion of Breitling Watches
Breitling celebrated the expanded collection of Breitling timepieces available at Razny Jewelers with a special evening with friend and fan of the brand, Wayne Gretzky. Guests came from all over Chicago to see the newest Breitling watches—direct from their global debut at this year’s Baselworld—and to pose with the hockey legend while enjoying canapés and … Read more