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Shane Tritsch
Best Breakfasts in Chicago and the Suburbs
By Penny Pollack and Jeff Ruby, with Carly Boers, Jennifer Moore, Jan Parr, Jennifer Tanaka, Shane Tritsch, and Jennifer Wehunt
SUNNY-SIDE UP: Whether you're in the market for a healthy meal or a carbo-bomb of yesteryear, morning in Chicago is better than ever—and we've got 75 ways to prove it. Read more
Former Chicago Athletes: Where Are They Now?
By Michell Eloy, Geoffrey Johnson, Jenna Marotta, Graham Meyer, and Shane Tritsch
What do star athletes do after their playing days are over? We tracked down a onetime Bears cornerback who’s now a practicing dentist and a missionary; a former Blackhawks star who copilots jetliners; an ex-Cub who became a jazz trumpeter; and more Read more
Why Is Illinois So Corrupt?
By Shane Tritsch
We asked experts on local government to explain the causes of the state’s sleazy political culture. Without so much as a wink or a nod, they gave answers Read more
Top 40 Chicago Sports Moments
By Noah Isackson, Geoff Johnson, and Shane Tritsch
CHICAGO’S GOT GAME: Spanning more than 100 years, the city’s 40 most memorable sports moments mix thrilling victories with agonizing defeats Read more
Summer Hot List: Sports & Recreation
By Shane Tritsch
AN ATHLETIC ENDEAVOR: In a city where a major pro team plays nearly every day and where the outdoors beckons with recreational options galore, you face a sports lover’s summertime dilemma: watch or play? Luckily for the spectator and the athlete in you, there’s no wrong answer. Game on. Read more
Knight Moves: How Filmmakers Turned Chicago into Gotham City
By Shane Tritsch
FROM FEBRUARY 2009: With imagination, verve, and a hefty package of financial incentives, the makers of the latest Batman epic turned Chicago into Gotham City, giving our town a starring role in razzle-dazzle chases and heart-stopping stunts. Now, the movie stands as a contender for Academy Award hardware. What’s the payoff here? Read more
The Mystery of Mayor Daley
By Shane Tritsch
After 15 years in office, his popularity and his power have never been greater. Insiders say Richard M. Daley could crack down on the cronyism and ethically questionable deals that threaten to undermine his legacy. Why doesn't he? A special report Read more
Top Jobs for Tough Times
By Robert Reed and Shane Tritsch
With the economy weakening and the unemployment line growing, we searched for—and found—some good news: local employers who aren't just surviving the current economic malaise but thriving, hiring, and treating their employees right Read more