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We’re the Great Pumpkin State, Charlie Brown
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The Tragedy of Lil Durk

By David Bernstein
The Englewood native rose to stardom rapping about the violence of the streets. Now he’s accused of conspiring to kill a rival. Read more
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We’re the Great Pumpkin State, Charlie Brown
By Edward McClelland
Not only are we No. 1 in production, but we're about three times as big as other producing states. Read more

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We’re the Great Pumpkin State, Charlie Brown
By Edward McClelland
Not only are we No. 1 in production, but we're about three times as big as other producing states. Read more
Has Chicago Ever Had a Republican Mayor?
Answered by Edward McClelland
We have: The GOP was the party of Lincoln, after all — but it’s been nearly a century since the last. Read more
The Tragedy of Lil Durk
By David Bernstein
The Englewood native rose to stardom rapping about the violence of the streets. Now he’s accused of conspiring to kill a rival. Read more
Is Pipe Smoking Making a Comeback?
By Edward McClelland
Maybe it’s the young people, maybe it’s the need to de-stress, but Chicago’s (and America’s) oldest tobacconist is doing more business in pipes these days. Read more
Make Some Noise for Your Illinois Bears
By Edward McClelland
If the Bears want to leave the city, they should have to drop Chicago's name. Read more