While Chicago Honors Black History, the Present Has Gotten Worse
Inequality of income and safety has increased precipitously over the past few decades, driving the city’s Black population down—and back to the South.
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George Wendt
The actor, 72, on causing a stir at a Sox game, cleaning out Royko’s office, and dancing in heels
Ask Chicago: Why Does Cracker Jack Have So Many Birth Dates?
I’ve seen both 1871 and 1896 given as Cracker Jack’s birth date, which would make this year its 150th or 125th anniversary. What gives? The makers of the sugary globs of peanuts and popcorn love any excuse for a party. Previous owner Borden celebrated the centennial three separate times: in 1972, commemorating the creation of … Read more
Richard Marx Grooms Each Chest Hair
Flip straight to that and other spicy tidbits in the singer’s name-dropping memoir, Stories to Tell out July 6.
Jacob deGrom Is Chasing the Greatest Cubs Pitcher Ever
Mordecai “Three Finger” Brown set the ERA mark to beat in the National League (and won a couple World Series).
The Survivor
She’s helped rebuild the lives of scores of sexual exploitation victims. Now a new memoir from activist Brenda Myers-Powell reveals that her strength lies in having endured the unimaginable herself.
Why Chicago’s Grid Is a Model of Perfect Urban Order
Out of 100 major world cities, Chicago “exhibits the closest approximation of a single perfect grid.” It’s not quite the City of Light, but it befits our city.
Summer is Back!
This year, the pleasures of the season are that much sweeter. Make a lip-smacking potato salad, party on a boat, and stuff your face with soft serve. You’ve earned it!