Would Automatic Voter Registration Change Elections in Illinois?
Gov. Bruce Rauner vetoed a bill that had garnered bipartisan support in the legislature, but some studies say greater turnout doesn’t necessarily change outcomes.
Contributors: Jack Cassidy
Mike Pence’s Border War
Forget Donald Trump’s threatened wall between the U.S. and Mexico. The Indiana governor, his VP pick, has long tried to poach Illinois businesses.
How Daniel Dennis Went From Living Out of a Truck to the Rio Olympics
The Fox Lake native talks about the solitude of the outdoors, and why leaving competition behind helped prepare him for the big match ahead.
Chicago Dance Crew Slays at National Competition—With Routine About Voter Turnout
Puzzle League takes big risks to choreograph overtly political sets, but that doesn’t stop them from bringing home trophies.
Laquon Treadwell Is Ready for the NFL Spotlight
The humble 20-year-old Ole Miss star and likely first-round NFL draft pick returns to an adoring hometown.
Nik Wallenda’s Tightrope Walk By the Numbers
The tightrope walker plans to traverse a rope 50 stories above the Chicago River this Sunday. Here’s what he faces.
Will the Bears Make the Playoffs This Season? It May Depend on Turnovers
The Bears won against the 49ers on Sunday thanks to one thing: turnovers. That could just save Chicago’s defense this season.
The Economic Impact of Chicago’s Filming Frenzy
More movies mean more money. (TV and ads pay pretty well, too.) Here’s how much cash all the cameras are bringing in.
Could the Chicago Blackhawks Beat Team Canada?
One team has the talent, the other has the experience. In a hypothetical matchup, can the amazing Chicago Blackhawks beat the blasted Canadians?
There Are a Ton of Blackhawks in the Olympics on Friday
Sweden. Canada. And, right, the USA. Whoever wins, you can root for Chicago.