Jesse Jackson Jr.'s Shopping List: Elk Heads, Build-a-Bear, Costco Trips
Sometimes it’s the Shakespearean things that bring powerful men down. Sometimes it’s Costco, teddy bears, and eight thousand dollars worth of elk heads.
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Photos: Candace Jordan, former Playboy centerfold and society blogger
The life and work of the former Playmate and author of the popular new blog, Candid Candace. Click the thumbnails to view full images.
The Cars From El
The new CTA trains are clean and green. Why do riders hate them?
Cody Keenan, Obama's Chief Speechwriter: Chicago-Born and (Mostly) Bred
The Northwestern grad and State of the Union author has a tough task ahead: crafting words for a writer-president who emulates Lincoln while staying studiously in the background.
How Gun Control (and Isolation) Makes Illegal Guns More Expensive
Buying a gun illegally in Chicago is expensive. Now that the city’s handgun ban has been struck down, will prices drop? Or will isolation maintain a black market?
When Autistic Children Are Children No More
Three local families confront the looming social crisis.
When Autistic Children Are Children No More
Three local families confront the looming social crisis.
Could Alderman Beale Be the Last Man Standing in the 2nd District Race?
Michael Bloomberg’s PAC has thrown its support and money behind Robin Kelly, and Toi Hutchinson unexpectedly dropped out in the race to replace Jesse Jackson, Jr. Does that leave Anthony Beale as an even longer shot, or in a better position to win?
Ex-Congressman Jesse Jackson Jr. and Wife, Ex-Alderman Sandi Jackson, Hit With Federal Charges
On the day his wife Sandi was charged with filing incorrect tax information, Jesse Jr. was charged with misusing campaign funds… and spending them on Bruce Lee, Michael Jackson, and Eddie Van Halen memorabilia, among other things.
Long Reads to Accompany Obama's Chicago Talk On Violence
If you’re new to the story, or wanting to see what people are writing, reporting, and thinking now about Chicago’s violence and homicide problem, these five pieces are excellent.