The Blagojevich Leniency Defense in Five Tweets
Team Blago throws out a prevent defense in trying to get him the best deal possible, touching on his family, his tenuous grasp of legality, and his incompetence.
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Chicago’s Looming Asian Carp Problem—What You Should Know
CARPOCALYPSE NOW: Even if you’ve never been pummeled by agitated Asian carp, these fish represent a major threat. Preventing them from entering Lake Michigan could cost taxpayers a bundle—and, depending on whom you ask, flood your basement and taint your tap water too. Here’s what you need to know.
Jeanne Gang: Reversing the River Could Transform Chicago
The architect and MacArthur genius grant winner on how reversing the flow of the Chicago River could solve the Asian carp problem—and improve the city
Rod Blagojevich Sentencing, Live on Twitter
The former Illinois governor will be sentenced today in a Chicago courtroom. Here’s the view from the halls of justice as we await his sentence.
On Rod Blagojevich's Sentencing Day, Some Comparisons to Jim Thompson
Rod Blagojevich will find out his fate this morning at his sentencing hearing for his conviction earlier this year on corruption charges. Here, Carol Felsenthal looks at some similiarities between Blago and another former Illinois gov.
Why Minnie Miñoso Should Be in the Hall of Fame, and Why He's Not
The man who defined the Go-Go Sox and led the way for black Latinos in Major League Baseball missed the Hall of Fame by three votes. Here’s why his career represents an conundrum.
Things to Do This Winter in Chicago: Outdoor Activities
Entry-level venues for winter sports, three mountains for great skiing, and a park-and-walk guide to winter fun around the Loop
When Michael Madigan and Big Jim Thompson Stopped Time to Save the White Sox
The Illinois Sports Facilities Authority, which gave us both U.S. Cellular and the Soldier Field renovation, dips into the pockets of the city’s taxpayers to make up a shortfall. There’s a funny story about how we ended up with the ISFA in the first place.
Pre-Weekend Marginalia
The return of the six-flat; Michael Jordan in winter; the barest form in which architecture can exist; game over for Atlanta; house sparrows; Jonathon Brandmeier; and more
It's Time to Revisit the Issue of Taxpayer-Financed Bodyguards
In the aftermath of Maggie Daley’s death on Thanksgiving night, the citizens of Chicago have shown just how much they valued and loved her. No doubt about that, but now is the time for Mayor Emanuel to revisit the dicey issue of taxpayer-funded bodyguards for political figures.