Nike taking over the manufacturing of NFL jerseys promised an XFL-like horror show along the lines of their college uniforms. Surprisingly, their changes to the Bears and other teams are unsurprising.
Groupon stock prices are down to near-lows on news that the SEC has started an “informal inquiry” into another accounting issue at the company. Again, it’s a question of what income is.
Why Chicago is now the Fourth City behind New York, Los Angeles, and… Washington D.C.?; the European model of infrastructure privatization and why they’re so much better at it than us; and more
University of Kentucky star Anthony Davis went from Cleveland State recruit to the most sought-after player in the country in a matter of weeks. Even as he prepares to play in the NCAA final, his talent requires looking deeper than the box score.
During his campaign in 2010, Pat Quinn suffered the loss of one of his longest and must trusted confidantes, Jerry Stermer. Stermer now has a new job as acting director of the Office of Management and Budget, announced today by the gov’s office.
It’s accepted folk wisdom that lottery winners end up miserable and/or bankrupt. Two Northwestern psychologists found that winning the lottery actually makes you happy and less stressed—but less able to enjoy what you did before, for no net effect on your happiness. One piece of advice: if you win, keep the news to yourself.
A bill working its way through the Illinois legislature would ban employers from asking for your social media passwords. Your public likes and tweets are still fair game—unless they’re “concerted.”
GLASS IS IN SESSION: The University of Chicago graduate celebrates his 75th birthday with a solo show at the Art Institute
The mayor rolls out a comprehensive, $7-billion infrastructure scheme, elements of which you’ll recognize. Meanwhile, federal transportation funding of all kinds nearly came to a halt this week, as the political reckoning got pushed back a mere 90 days. Washington’s ideological divide is putting immense pressure on cities and states to deal with overdue infrastructure issues.
Ever wondered why Chicago sounds so much different from the rest of the state (and more like Buffalo than downstate)? It begins with the Erie Canal, probably has a lot to do with the Civil War, and seems to be getting even more distinct.
