Michael Madigan Is the King of Illinois
The Democrat has ruled the statehouse for decades. At age 71, he’s as powerful as ever. But his latest moves make you wonder: What does Madigan really want?
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How Bikes and Bike-Share Threaten a Way of Life
Why is so much anger directed towards cyclists? They’re the vanguard of a great—and frightening—inversion.
Lara Logan's Mistake on '60 Minutes' Is Not a Big Surprise
A speech from October 2012 shows the kind of thinking that led to Logan’s error.
What Was the Biggest Thing That Happened in Chicago This Year?
To jog your memory, here are four choices.
Bruce Rauner Is Karen Lewis's Worst Nightmare
“There is nothing worse than a combination of arrogance and ignorance—combined with a healthy dose of money.”
In Praise of the Jibarito, Chicago's Greatest Food Invention
Stuff the deep-dish pizza and celebrate the new Humboldt Park classic.
Secrets of the Chicago Guys in Obama's Dysfunctional Cabinet
A look inside “the worst job in Barack Obama’s Washington”
Get Ready for Google Street View Inside More Chicago Businesses
You can already see inside a few Chicago places. Now, a local photo agency will help Google peer into even more. What’s next—a view of Blago’s prison cell?
Do TIFs Create More Jobs? New Study: 'No'
If the special tax districts all over Chicago aren’t spurring growth, then why are aldermen singing their praises (again)?
Northern Illinois Is the State's Best College Football Team. It's Okay You Never Heard of Them.
A new fan’s guide to the NIU Huskies, about to play the biggest game of their season at a tiny stadium in DeKalb.