The Heat Wave from Space, On the Tracks, and By the Numbers
NOAA takes the long view of the heat wave; the CTA buckles under the heat, causing Red Line delays; and a brief discourse on heat wave denialism with regards to sabermetrics.
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Rep. Joe Walsh Steps Up in Budget Debate
Illinois’s unlikeliest House rep has put himself front and center in the high-pressure debate over the debt ceiling and budget cuts. But by pulling his colleagues to the right, is he guaranteeing that a less conservative solution will pass?
Les Coney, Top Obama Bundler and Networker Extraordinaire
When President Obama’s re-election team released the list of his top campaign fundraisers last week—about 20 were from the Chicago area—I noticed that Mesirow Financial Vice President Les Coney was back on this year’s roster of big bundlers. Here, an edited transcript of our conversation, where he talks about meeting Obama, fundraising for the president…
Best of Chicago 2011: Sports & Recreation
Great places for running, yoga, cardio boxing, and more
The Heat Index as Government Conspiracy, or Media Conspiracy, or Something
According to Rush Limbaugh, the media is using lies, damn lies, and the heat index to convince you that it’s even hotter than it actually is. Don’t believe your lying skin and sweat-stained shirt.
Why People Die During Heat Waves
Heat waves kill more people in American than any other form of natural disaster, but it’s rarely remarked upon or realized. Why don’t we take the heat as seriously as we do tornadoes and earthquakes?
Michele Bachmann's Migraines—There's a Positive Side, Too
There may be scores of reasons why Michele Bachmann shouldn’t be president, but her migraines—the latest hot topic in campaign news—are not one of them…
Chicago Heat Wave: Blame This Spring's Floods
How the flooding that hit the Mississippi River and the Plains states this spring is responsible for this week’s oppressive humidity, as was the case during the heat wave of 1995.
Will the Old Garfield El Station Become a Library?
The oldest El station in Chicago has been decommissioned for a decade, lying under the tracks on a busy strip near Washington Park. But a community group wants it to become a cultural center.
President Obama's View On the Deficit: Not That Different From 2006
The President offers “his case to the left,” “the most extensive reply to that criticism yet.” Interestingly, it’s identical to the views he held as a freshman Senator. Less interestingly, he’s not really addressing the left.