Do You Have What It Takes To Join the Chicago Police Department?
The CPD is accepting applications for the first time in three years. You want in? Here are six things you need to know.
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How Higher Education Boosts the Rust Belt—Except in Detroit
One big reason Chicago isn’t Detroit (and neither is Pittsburgh, Buffalo, or Cleveland): The Motor City’s lack of higher-education employers.
Sam Kass, the Chicago-Born White House Chef, Is One of D.C.'s Most Beautiful People
The Lab School grad came in third in The Hill‘s annual ranking of the 50 most beautiful people on Capitol Hill.
Trains, Camels, and Tum-Tum Carts: How the World Traveled in 1894
At the turn of the last century, the Field Museum sent a research team from Tunis to Siberia to find out how regular people got around.
Chicago Data Crunchers: Tracking Health, Contracts, and Rats in the City
Ald. Joe Moore may have missed out on his open-government White House award, but there are plenty to go around in that field in Chicago.
Alderman Joe Moore Tries To Clear His Name
After that’s finished, the 49th ward alderman will head back to Washington to claim his “Champions of Change” award.
After Years of Trying to Speed Up Lake Shore Drive, Chicago Could Slow It Down
Dedicated bus lanes and more room for cyclists could be part of a revamped LSD and lakefront path, as the city’s driveway moves into the 21st century.
Here’s Where to Stay During Lollapalooza
More this week: Chicago airports’ free Wi-Fi expands, travel experts still rule, you can learn to survive in the wild, and the TSA has some fashion tips for travel.
The Last Hike of David Gimelfarb: A Photo Essay
Chicago magazine sent the talented documentary photographer Daniel Shea to Costa Rica to retrace the missing Chicago hiker David Gimelfarb’s last known steps. The following 29 images capture a lush region known for its natural beauty and abundant greenery. But there hidden dangers lend an aura of mystery to this strange tale.
The Last Hike of David Gimelfarb
Four years ago, a Chicago grad student entered the Costa Rican jungle and simply vanished. What happened?