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Edward Robert McClelland

Meet the Bard of the Park District Bathrooms
By Edward McClelland
By singing the praises of places to piss, Al Scorch has made himself the poet of the potty, the lyricist of the loo. Read more
New Outfit, New You
By Edward McClelland
At a Rogers Park thrift shop, Missy Thrasher-Lyon helps newly out trans Chicagoans find clothes that match their identities, styles, and bodies. Read more
Chicago’s ’90s Poetry Scene Shaped Illinois’ Laureate
By Edward McClelland
“On any given night, you could read poetry on a stage,” recalls Illinois Poet Laureate Mark Turcotte. Read more
Can You Get More Progressive Than Pilsen?
By Edward McClelland
Two of the neighborhood's bookstores — one employee-owned and one pay-what-you-wish — encapsulate its spirit. Read more
The TikTok Candidate
By Edward McClelland
Influencer Kat Abughazaleh is getting national buzz for her run for Congress. But how well does she know the district she’d represent? We quizzed her. Read more
Is a Pritzker Endorsement Enough?
By Edward McClelland
Juliana Stratton received nods from both JB and Senator Duckworth, but the lieutenant governorship offers few opportunities to build a political record. Read more
Hey, Indiana: Hands Off Our People and Bears
By Edward McClelland
Our neighbor to the east is trying to annex downstate counties and, worse, lure the Bears, whom we’d actually miss. Read more
What Is the Highest Point in Chicago?
Answered by Edward McClelland
We can thank the Blue Island Ridge, a glacial moraine, that winds through this area. Read more
Chicago’s Overlooked Role in Integrating Baseball
By Edward McClelland
A new book highlights Chicago’s pivotal role in both upholding and breaking baseball’s color barrier. Here’s what we learned. Read more
Why Do We Call Thin-Crust Pizza “Tavern Style”?
Answered by Edward McClelland
"The goal was to get something salty into the customers’ mouths so they’d order more beer.” Read more
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