This May Be Jay Cutler's Best Season Ever
The Bears might finally have the quarterback they need. It only took Cutler five years to get here.
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Dan Savage Does Not Back Down From a Fight
Sex columnist and gay rights activist Dan Savage on boycotting Russian vodka, giving advice, facing criticism, and how Chicago has changed in his lifetime.
Welcome to the New Chicago
Above: We went back to the drawing board—and the cork board—to improve both the print and online editions of Chicago magazine. Photo: Ratko Radojcic This is an exciting time for Chicago magazine. With the November issue, on newsstands this week, our print edition introduces a major redesign, including a brand-new logo. The result is fantastic. … Read more
Michael Ferro Isn't Worried
Morale is in the tank. Cash is burning. PR blunders abound. But nearly two years after becoming the biggest owner of the Chicago Sun-Times, this tech entrepreneur still believes he can transform the reeling newspaper industry.
How Tammy Duckworth Is Dealing With the Government Shutdown
The rookie Congresswoman has an inside view of the shutdown’s effects—in particular, on veterans like herself.
Everything You Need to Know About the Metra Scandal
You’ll hear more about the Metra mess when Governor Quinn convenes a 15-member panel next week to recommend changes to the Regional Transportation Authority. But first: Need a refresher?
These Illinois Politicians Stopped Their Own Pay for the Government Shutdown
Seven of the 18 delegates from Illinois (and one senator) stopped taking salaries during the shutdown. Here’s the list.
Here Are the Numbers Behind the Chicago Marathon
How many people will run the Chicago Marathon on October 13—and how much water will they drink? Bonus stats in this survey: The number of spectators, the countries represented, and the neighborhoods the route runs through.
How the Blackhawks Got My Family Through a Crisis
Watching sports, it’s just a game—until, unexpectedly, a room full of grieving people is sharing something deeper.
Where Illinois Legislators Stand on Three Key Bills
Lawmakers take up unfinished business on pensions, gay marriage, and casinos in the upcoming fall veto session. Here’s the current status of each issue.