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.
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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.
Four Chicago Artists to Watch at the Whitney Biennial
17 Chicago artists head to New York next month. Here’s a look at an emerging artist, an established name, and more.
The Five Chicago People Central to Obama's Presidency
Six years in, Michelle and Barack Obama still rely on a contingent of ex-Chicagoans.
Why There's Not One Daley on the Power 100 This Year
Has all that clout really faded out?
Toni Preckwinkle
4 Toni Preckwinkle Age: 66 Occupation: President, Cook County Board of Commissioners Like Teflon, Preckwinkle continues to be a steely force in local government. She’s up four spots on this list, despite a tax snafu in January that she deftly sidestepped. She spoke to Chicago on January 21. More than a few people have called for … Read more
Tracy Letts
42 Tracy Letts Age: 48 Occupation: Actor and playwright The longtime Steppenwolf ensemble member added another Tony to his shelf last year for his star turn in Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf? But outside of theatre circles, millions of TV viewers now recognize him from his bombastic role in Homeland. And while some critics panned … Read more