How Close Do You Live and Work to the Chicago El?
A map shows the distribution of el stops throughout the city, revealing where’s a short walk, and where’s a long haul, to the city’s public-transportation arteries.
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The Most Powerful Women in Chicago Journalism: Robert Feder's List, and My Additions
The value of listmaking resides in how the criteria reflect the interests and knowledge of the listmakers. Which is why there’s always room for one more. Here’s mine.
Donald Trump and the Emanuel Brothers—What's the Deal?
“Deal” is the best word to describe the relationship between Donald Trump (center) and the Emanuel brothers, Rahm and Ari. Photography: (Rahm Emanuel) Esther Kang; (Donald Trump and Ari Emanuel) Chicago Tribune Within minutes of the White House’s release of Barack Obama’s Hawaii birth certificate yesterday, Donald Trump more money to Democrats than Republicans—among … Read more
Obama Does Winfrey, Mayor Daley Talks Bees, Tina Fey at Google
During the president’s whirlwind day of birth certificates, Oprah, and fundraisers, the mayor suggests some small plans for Chicago. Very, very small.
Barack Obama Releases Long Form Birth Certificate; Nation Shrugs, Journalists Self-Flagellate
Barack Obama’s release of his long-form birth certificate marks a sad day in American politics, the first since yesterday. The next one is scheduled for tomorrow.
Does Chicago's Old Housing Stock Lead to High Carbon Emissions?
Cook County is the third-largest producer of CO2 emissions in the country by county, according to the Vulcan Project out of Purdue. Why? Our emissions are pretty well-balanced, but old houses and apartments mean that it takes more fossil fuels to live here than in similar cities.
Southwest Airlines CEO Gary Kelly Talks Company Culture, Promises Improvements
WHAT I WAS THINKING: The honorary Chicagoan and leader of the popular airline discusses the AirTran acquisition, baggage fees, and more
The State of Illinois Will Start Tracking Bike Doorings, But It's Web Commenters I'm Afraid Of
An extremely modest proposal by the state of Illinois to start noting when and where bicyclists get doored by parked cars brings out the usual chest-puffing from the anti-bike brigade.
Julia Sweeney Talks About Sex
I imagine having a famous actress, comedian, and monologuist for a mom would be pretty weird, but it makes “the talk” a lot better.
Friday Favorites: The Greatest Speech Ever
Plus the end of streetwear, Chicago’s peregrine falcons, a table inspired by the heartland forerunner of Legos, a reuse plan for Prentice Hospital, and more