The Trump Trap Has Doomed Illinois Republicans By Edward Robert McClelland “I really don’t follow the party too closely, because it’s become so irrelevant,” says Jim Nowlan, a former Republican state representative. Read more
Make Some Noise for Your Illinois Bears By Edward McClelland If the Bears want to leave the city, they should have to drop Chicago's name. Read more
The Birth and Death of Chicago’s Machine By Edward McClelland Clout City, a new book by historian Dominic A. Pacyga, traces the rise and fall of Chicago-style politics. Here’s what we learned. Read more
A New Novelist’s Quiet Lit Fest Debut By Edward McClelland Even Jonathan Franzen had to start somewhere. Read more
Why Is Our Skyline Visible From Across the Lake? Answered by Edward McClelland It’s not actually possible to see that far, given the curvature of the earth. Instead, there's an optical phenomenon at play. Read more
A Life Selling Music to the West Side By Edward McClelland Marie Henderson, owner of Out of the Past Records, has made the West Garfield Park shop a haven for old-school tunes and connection since 1986. Read more
Return of the Rahmosaurus By Edward McClelland It seems improbable that our former mayor could make a successful run for the White House. So why is he eyeing it? Read more
Why Does Chicago Have Elevated Trains? Answered by Edward McClelland The two main reasons that we didn't go underground first. Read more
Our Favorite Used Bookstores in Town By Edward McClelland From how easy it is to find books to what we've bought, here's a quick guide to some great bookshops. Read more
The Equalizing Spirit of a Sailboat By Edward McClelland For people with disabilities like Patrick LoDuca, sailing is a gateway to independence. Read more
