The Story Behind Chicago’s First Murder Answered by Edward Robert McClelland The perpetrator of Chicago’s first (documented) homicide was not punished; in fact, he has a street named after him. Read more
Can Williams Be the Bears’ Next Luckman? By Edward Robert McClelland The team has long struggled with quarterbacks. Can the new kid bring in old magic? Read more
Chicago’s 10 Seasons By Edward Robert McClelland You've heard of "False Spring," but don't forget about "Is This Global Warming?" and "Green Flag Season." Read more
The Mayor Is Not Incompetent, He’s Inexperienced By Edward Robert McClelland We gave Brandon Johnson’s first year in office an overall C-minus — but that's not a failing grade. Read more
The Sox Are a Historically Bad Team By Edward Robert McClelland Maybe eliminating the American and National leagues and realigning the teams geographically could save our Sox. Read more
Someday, There Will Be a Muslim Alderperson By Edward Robert McClelland Muslim politicians have broken through in the suburbs, but they have yet to win a seat on the Chicago City Council. Read more
Grading the Mayor’s First Year By Edward Robert McClelland A year into office, Brandon Johnson still feels like a rookie. Read more
Why Isn’t Mount Greenwood Cemetery Part of Chicago? Answered by Edward Robert McClelland The cemetery’s ‘residents’ won't exactly take advantage of what taxes pay for. Read more
