The 200th Anniversary of the Battle/Massacre of Fort Dearborn
Two centuries after the incident, which took place around what’s now Roosevelt and 18th Street, we’re now fighting over whether it was a “battle” or “massacre” and what that means.
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Don't Get Too Excited (or Worried) About the 'Coming Obama Landslide'
Barack Obama has been polling well recently, with just a couple months to go until the election. Will Paul Ryan push him over the edge? Or will voter turnout, and new voting laws, pull him back?
Gawker Glosses Chicago's Murder Problem
The blog and snarkshop gets serious, for a moment at least, and suggests that Americans don’t really care about the city’s ongoing problems with homicide. But it sort of depends on how you define caring.
Maywood Police Have Sordid Past—and Present
A look at recent controversies involving the village’s cops
Maywood Power Couple Presides Over Municipal Mess
They may not be solely to blame for the village’s problems, but in many ways, the Yarbroughs seem more interested in their own family and political fortunes than in governing and helping their town.
What Happened with the Reward Money in Maywood's Tom Wood Case?
Village officials say the $100,000 reward evaporated—but did they check with the bank?
Maywood Confidential: The Unsolved Murder of Police Officer Tom Wood
Most cop murders get solved. But nearly six years after Maywood police officer Tom Wood was gunned down, the killer is still at large and the investigation is in shambles. Who murdered him and why aren’t the only nagging questions
How to Navigate the CPS Maze
Our tips for giving your child an edge
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Our methodology
Best Public Schools in Chicago and the Suburbs
Despite the strains on public schools right now—especially in Chicago—the best ones still deliver a terrific education. But which ones are the best? Check out our rankings of the 133 top elementary and high schools in the area. PLUS: Read how to get your child into the best CPS schools and our methodology for ranking the top 133