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?
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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.
Is This New Chicago Timelapse Video a Rerun?
You probably already saw Chicago zip past, in the dark, set to this soundtrack.
Where to Watch the Northwestern vs. Ohio State Game
At these six Chicago bars, you can either bellow “Hang On Sloopy,” or happily pretend the song never existed.
Dale Sveum Joins a Proud Tradition of Short-Lived Cubs Managers
The recently dismissed Cubs manager only made it two seasons. Now, he’s on a list of short-timers that’s so long it even predates Wrigley Field.
Congressman Luis Gutierrez on His Surprisingly Lively New Memoir
The 11-term congressman discusses growing up Puerto Rican in Chicago, his advocacy for immigrants, and his tense relationship with President Obama.
Rahm and Rauner Are Vacation Buddies in Montana—Fly Fishing, Anyone?
Political and personal connections led Chicago’s mayor to thrash about with a fly rod in a pristine Montana stream.