There Are a Ton of Blackhawks in the Olympics on Friday
Sweden. Canada. And, right, the USA. Whoever wins, you can root for Chicago.
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J.B. Pritzker: The Other Mayor of Chicago
This billionaire power broker doubles as a down-to-earth guy—and he just may turn Chicago into a tech hub after all.
Why Bob Mariano Wants Your Old Dominick's Store
The Roundy’s CEO—and No. 58 on our Power 100—talks about Chicago’s fastest-growing supermarket chain.
How Can Schools Fix the 'Mania' of Achievement Testing?
A conversation with James Heckman, Tim Kautz, and John Eric Humphries about how testing took over American education, and how to bring life skills back without losing accountability.
What Penny Pritzker Will Do as Commerce Secretary
The Chicago billionaire tells how she’s approaching her new job as America’s top CEO.
Here Are Chicago's Must-Read Stories of the Week
This week: Why Emanuel was called “Mayor America,” a look at how this insane winter compares historically, the city’s annual power rankings, and more.
John Cullerton Has a Challenge for Rauner and the Republicans
As GOP gubernatorial candidates pound Pat Quinn for delaying his budget proposal until after their primary, the Senate president pushes back.
What Went on in Hillary Clinton's State Department
A new book on HRC shows how Rahm pushed the presumptive 2016 Democratic nominee into the State Department—and more Chicago players have bit parts, too.
Rahm Emanuel Is the Most Powerful Person in Chicago
In a Q&A, Chicago’s mayor talks about the achievements that got him back on top of this annual list.
The Lakeside Development Could Create Chicago's Next Power Ecosystem
A proposed $4 billion project on the city’s South Side is attracting an unusual coterie of powerful people.