The Alan Keyes Constant
How Alan Keyes’s substantial–but not 100 percent total–loss to Barack Obama–explains the world, or at least birthers and the sudden political popularity of Donald Trump.
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Ayn Rand's Favorite Book: "Calumet K"
The Objectivist writer’s most loved tale is an obscure 1901 Chicago novel about the building of a grain elevator, wheat monopolies, and those dastardly union men. It’s no “Atlas Shrugged,” but that’s not necessarily a bad thing.
Expert Defense Lawyer Makes Predictions for Blagojevich Retrial
As round two of the Rod Blagojevich trial approached, I called one of the city’s most prominent criminal defense lawyers. I had published my conversations with him last summer, and reading his insights now confirms my trust in his instincts. Here’s his take on the second trial, which opens with jury selection today. This man has so many previous professional and personal ties to players in the case…
The Strange But True Story of the Magnetar Debacle
One of the most complex stories of the housing crisis, and one of the best pieces of journalism to emerge from it, is back in the news… thanks to the Pulitzer board and the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Sports Medicine Doctors Offer Tips to Avoid and Treat Injuries
DOCS FOR JOCKS: Twelve ways to avoid and treat common sports injuries from the doctors who help Chicago’s professional athletes
Best Sports Medicine Doctors in Chicago and the Suburbs
Our list of top docs for jocks
Chicago Schools and Rahm's Inauguration: Feeling Patronized About Patronage?
Mayor-elect Rahm Emanuel is famous, or notorious if you prefer, for his ability to make connections and raise money. It’s an in-demand skill, as the attentions of well-funded nonprofits turn to public institutions. Is it good for us?
A Brief Beekeeping How-To for Hobbyists
Want to join the ranks of Chicago’s amateur beekeepers? Start with a beekeeping class. Then buying your own bees. Then get the right equipment… and think one step ahead of the bees.
Meet Jean-Claude Brizard, the Next Head of Chicago Public Schools
For Rochester, New York public schools chief Jean-Claude Brizard, it’s out of the frying pan, into the fire, as he prepares to face the same issues of education reform that caused controversy in his prior job.
Roland Burris: No Regrets on Accepting Senate Seat from Blagojevich
After a nightmarish two years in Washington, former U.S. Senator Roland Burris is settling back into life in Illinois, trying to rebuild his reputation and retire an $800,000 debt from a legal battle to keep his Senate seat. Still, he told me he does not regret accepting the position from former Gov. Rod Blagojevich, whose retrial on corruption charges…