A Look at Bob Gates's Enraged New Memoir
The former Defense Secretary didn’t think much of his job under Obama—and a new book’s treatment of Rahm, Bill, Axe, and Valerie doesn’t mince words about it.
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What Are European Cities Doing About Segregation?
Chicago isn’t the world’s only divided city. But governments across the Atlantic take a different approach to the problem.
Chicagoans of the Year 2013 Luncheon
For the 19th consecutive year, Chicago magazine honored its Chicagoans of the Year, six individuals who have accomplished extraordinary things in the city this year. The magazine celebrated their achievements at its annual Chicagoans of the Year luncheon at the Peninsula Chicago, sponsored by Carson’s and emceed by NBC 5 anchor Anthony Ponce and WGN-TV … Read more
A Lesson for Chris Christie in How Mayor Daley Shut Down the Airport
The New Jersey governor’s political career may not survive his current scandal—but Mayor Daley succeeded with what could have been a bigger one.
Mr. Roche Will Not Go to Washington—Danny Davis Made Sure of That
The nine-term West Side Congressman is all but guaranteed a tenth, now that his Democratic primary opponent has bowed out of the race.
Chicago Segregation and South African Apartheid Share Parallel Paths
One is internationally notorious, the other subtle and complex. But these two roads to divided societies share a secret history.
The Houses UNO Built
Clout-heavy United Neighborhood Organization has received millions of dollars in taxpayer funds to co-develop five senior housing developments.
Planting the Seeds
UNO program is little by little training the next generation of Chicago’s Latino leaders.
Here's the Deal With the UNO Lawsuit Filed Today
UNO’s former No. 2, Miguel d’Escoto, claims he was unfairly scapegoated by the organization’s ex-leader, Juan Rangel.
The Rise and Fall of Juan Rangel, the Patrón of Chicago's UNO Charter Schools
One man turned a small activist group into the nation’s biggest Hispanic charter school operator. And then the trouble started.