Following the Once-Significant Great Lakes-Mississippi Watershed By Edward McClelland The watershed — a historically key divide that made Chicago great — no longer plays a role in transportation, but it still exists as a geographic feature and as a line on a map. Read more
We Have Enough Hate in Our Hearts for the Brewers, Too By Edward McClelland Move over, St. Louis — Cubs fans are ready to name Milwaukee their new chief nemesis. Read more
What’s on Chicago’s Slice of Route 66? By Edward McClelland What landmarks to see before you leave the city on the historic route. Read more
How Should Mike Royko’s Work Be Remembered? By Edward McClelland The question is less about if his stories should be revisited and more about which ones. Read more
The Nine Sub-States of Illinois By Edward McClelland Illinois lacks a single, distinct statewide identity. In fact, we'd argue it's nine personalities in one. Read more
The Once-Bustling Michigan Avenue on the South Side By Edward McClelland It may not yet be reachable by the Red Line, but the doughnuts alone are worth the trip. Read more
10 Reasons Tammy Duckworth Should Run for President By Edward McClelland What gives her an edge? She's a veteran, a suburbanite, and a Hotel California fan. Read more
‘This is the end of Chicago’ (Geographically) By Edward McClelland The southeasternmost corner of the city looks more rural than urban. Read more
Chicago’s Captured Satellite Cities By Edward McClelland Waukegan, Elgin, Aurora, and Joliet developed on their own, but have since been absorbed by Chicago’s suburban sprawl. Read more
