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.
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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.
The Cubs Finish First in Political Donations
The Ricketts family was much more politically active than their fellow MLB owners—except for CEO and active owner Tom, who stayed out of the fray.
How Feminism and Civil Rights Boosted the American Economy
Displacing white men with women and African-Americans in the workplace led to substantial economic growth in the late 20th century. But there’s more work to be done.
Republican Senator Mark Kirk Endorses Marriage Equality
The vote from Illinois means the U.S. Senate now has 50 senators who endorse marriage equality, including two Republicans.
The Skyline Will Be Blue Tonight for World Autism Awareness Day
The April 2 event is important for Illinois—where an autism-related federal court order is shaking up the system.
Jeff Samardzija Figures It Out
The Cubs’ wild thing started challenging batters and throwing strikes, reinventing himself as a possible ace at age 28.
Chicago’s Criminals Are Getting Away with Murder
Only 132 of Chicago’s 507 murders were solved last year. Why is the Chicago Police Department struggling to bring so many killers to justice?
Cook County Jail Is America's Biggest
About one percent of Cook County went to jail last year. By the numbers, you can easily argue that the local institution is the biggest in the country.
How the Geography of Poverty Changed in Chicago from 1950-2009
As the central city got wealthier over the past 60 years, its poverty dispersed to the west and south sides, surrounded by increasingly well-off suburbs.