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Paul Vallas Really Loves His Broom
And other things our correspondent learned shadowing the mayoral candidate, who wants to “sweep the bums out” of City Hall.
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Which Chicago Mascot Would Win in a Fight?
When a fan recently attacked the Blackhawks’ Tommy Hawk, the creature didn’t lie down. How might other local mascots fare?
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Watch Shedd Aquarium’s Penguins Live Their Best Lives
This is one pampered seabird squad
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Untrue Confessions
The arrest of two grade schoolers for murder 20 years ago shook the city — until it became clear their admissions couldn’t be correct.
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Pushing the Boundaries of Body Exposure Is a Chicago Tradition
As a transgender woman challenges the city’s definition of a breast, here’s a look at past moments of provocation that paved the way.
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The Accordion Lady of Elston Avenue
Harmony can be found in the most unexpected corners of the city.
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Timuel Black
The activist and historian also dishes on lessons from his grandmother and marrying younger.
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Why It’s So Hard to Buy a House in Rosemont
Residents may get a grant to offset property taxes in the suburb — but good luck nabbing a home there.
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Shutting Down Lincoln Yards Was Aldermanic Privilege at its Finest
And the Burke scandal, the unwritten rule at its worst.
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What CTA Workers Know
Train operators, bus drivers, and station agents are the heart of Chicago’s circulatory system. Seeing the city through their eyes reveals us at our best and our worst.
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Enter Taxman
Pritzker stumped on a progressive income tax, and Republicans don’t have the votes to block it. The stars may have finally aligned for a graduated plan in Illinois.
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The Worst Chicago Sports Losses of All Time
The Black Sox Scandal, the Sneaker Game, the Coin Toss, and more.
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What’s With Those Artifacts Beneath the Future Obama Center?
Archaeologist Rebecca Graff on the 1893 world’s fair goodies hiding in Jackson Park
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