Long Live Horse Racing? We Wouldn’t Bet on It

Should Hawthorne Racecourse fail to secure financing for a casino, racing could cease to exist in the region. Read more

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Why Are There So Many Old Style Signs in Chicago?

Answered by Edward McClelland

Old Style, brewed since 1902 in Wisconsin, has been closely associated with Chicago since 1950, when it became the official beer of the Cubs. Read more

Chicago and Its Suburbs Unite Against ICE

By Edward McClelland

The influx of federal agents in the Chicago area is aligning us more closely than ever. Read more

“We See the Agents as Human Beings”

By Edward McClelland

Republican Chicagoans believe the conflicts between ICE and protestors are a consequence of the city's sanctuary policies, though some see flaws in the agents' tactics. Read more

The Vanishing Mayor

By Edward McClelland

With Chicago now on its second consecutive weak leader, the City Council is growing in power. Read more

How One Neighborhood Confronts ICE

By Edward McClelland

“It’s always quiet here,” says an Albany Park resident, “but out of nowhere, they decided to come, to hit our community.” Read more

What Is the Oldest Town in Illinois?

Answered by Edward McClelland

We need to head back to the year 1703, when the French controlled the Illinois Country. Read more

Hear Us Out: 5 Ways to Close Chicago’s $1.5 Billion Deficit

By Edward McClelland

A designated, double-fare smoking car on the CTA?? Read more

Chicago Is Organizing for All

By Edward McClelland

Everyday Chicagoans are proving to be the first line of defense against the federal incursion into their city. Read more

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