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A Modest Proposal for a Better Ballpark
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A Modest Proposal for a Better Ballpark

By Travis Sawchik
Three ballpark enthusiasts imagine a new White Sox stadium that brings seats closer to the action, corrects past mistakes, and democratizes the fan experience. Read more
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Photo Essay: Doorways of Chicago
Photography by Ronnie Frey
Ronnie Frey’s streetfront photography spotlights beauty hidden in plain sight. Read more

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Photo Essay: Doorways of Chicago
Photography by Ronnie Frey
Ronnie Frey’s streetfront photography spotlights beauty hidden in plain sight. Read more
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Dorian Sylvain and Sam Kirk worked together to integrate South Side culture into the artwork. Read more
Five Neighborhood Parade Ideas We’d Love to See
By Edward Robert McClelland
From the Argyle Lunar New Year Parade in Uptown to the everybody-marches WOOGMS in Lake View, Chicago loves its processions. Read more
Why Does Chicago Have Community Areas?
Answered by Edward Robert McClelland
The reason behind the creation of this unique map, which uses rivers, parks, railroads, and established neighborhood lines as boundaries. Read more
The Forgotten Fraternity of Horseplayers
By Edward Robert McClelland
With Chicago horseracing vanishing, the author recalls better days at the track — and the unforgettable characters he met there. Read more