Here’s Roger Ebert’s Acceptance Speech from the 2011 Chicagoan of the Year Awards
His speech that day was a blend of humility and humanity that clearly moved his audience.
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With Bruce Heyman, Another Local Obama Bundler Just Got an Ambassadorship
The Goldman Sachs partner and longtime Obama supporter is the latest Chicagoan to land a cushy post from the president.
Why Can't the Cubs Just Kick Out the Rooftop Owners?
You can’t script baseball. Which means you can’t copyright it, either. Can you misappropriate it? No one’s really sure about that.
What It Was Like To Name Roger Ebert a Chicagoan of the Year
A story about working with him on a magazine profile and his 2011 award speech.
Walgreens Is Not the Future of Retail
Washington D.C., starved for decent stores, flips its lid over a swanky Walgreens. What’s the store like? It’s like what retail used to be in the industry’s golden age.
How Bears Coach Jack Pardee Changed Football in Chicago
The football strategist, who passed away Monday, leaves a Chicago legacy most people don’t fully appreciate.
There Aren't As Many Children Here: School-Age Population Change and Chicago School Closings
Throughout most of the city, its school-age population has declined—even in neighborhoods that have grown overall, like Wicker Park.
Zeke Emanuel To Chicago Teachers: "Give In Now."
Rahm’s brother offered a pretty clear plan of action to Chicago teachers in an interview today.
Are the Cubs Really That Bad?
The Cubs will be in a tight battle for not-last in their division. But they’re not exactly rebuilding on the cheap. Here’s a look at where the team is investing and how it might pay off.
The Best and Worst Names of the 2013 Baseball Season
Unscientifically predicting which teams will succeed this year, based on the names of the guys on the rosters.