Why These Four Chicago Public Schools Won't Close
Community involvement, private investment, and basic math all helped spare Mahalia Jackson, Manierre, Leif Ericson and Garvey Elementary Schools.
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Here Are Some of Brian Urlacher's Greatest Moments as a Bear
From recovering fumbles to the Super Bowl Mumble, we’ll miss big number 54.
Mr. Tornado's Magic Cyclone Machine
One of the 20th century’s legendary meteorologists, Ted Fujita, revolutionized the study of tornadoes, but for most of his life never got to see one. So he made his own.
Why Food Stamp Use in Illinois Has Exploded
It’s the economy, but not just the economy. Eligibility has expanded, states have increased participation rates, and food stamps have replaced other forms of the social safety net.
Desiree Rogers Is Making a Comeback
After crashing as the White House social secretary, the well-connected Chicagoan returned to run Johnson Publishing Company—and now she’s working with Rahm Emanuel again as the chair of Choose Chicago, the city’s big tourism nonprofit.
The Indy 500 Isn't the Only Reason to Visit Indianapolis
Plus: How to check a bag for free, and the best way to recover lost luggage.
The Obama Campaign's Chief Data Scientist on the Future of Civic Data
Rayid Ghani left Accenture to lead Obama for America’s data analytics team. Now he’s going to the University of Chicago to change how cities, nonprofits, and governments use information.
The CTA Train Tracker Is Really Nifty!
If you have to ride a CTA train, this handy new tool helps you get it over with as fast as possible.
Could This Concealed-Carry Law Actually Pass?
The bill drafted by Kwame Raoul is strict, but it’s moderate— at least, the rules are similar to other states’ laws. Could HB 183 be a plausible compromise?
Why the Smartest People in the Midwest All Move To Chicago
Edward McClelland explains how Chicago rose above the Rust Belt cities to become the undisputed star of the Midwest, in an excerpt from his new book, Nothin’ But Blue Skies.