Make Some Noise for Your Illinois Bears
If the Bears want to leave the city, they should have to drop Chicago’s name.
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Why Is Our Skyline Visible From Across the Lake?
When I lived in Grand Beach, Michigan, on the other side of Lake Michigan, I could usually see the three tallest buildings in Chicago from the beach at the end of my street. On rare occasions, I got the entire skyline. But at 43 miles away and zero elevation, it’s not actually possible to see … Read more
Best Public Elementaries and Junior Highs
Our first rankings in five years go deeper than ever, with 110 schools across the six-county metro area.
A Life Selling Music to the West Side
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.
Bob’s House
The modest home in Dolton where Pope Leo XIV grew up has become an unofficial pilgrimage site. Will it be this troubled suburb’s salvation — or just further divide it?
Why Does Chicago Have Elevated Trains?
Two reasons: money and geology. In the early 1890s, as Chicago prepared for the World’s Columbian Exposition, there was a rush by private companies to build a public transportation system here. The first elevated train line was opened in 1892, and three more private lines would soon follow. In 1897, transportation magnate Charles T. Yerkes … Read more
Lessons From Lee Elia’s Rant
The former Cubs manager, who died last month, is best remembered for an expletive-filled tirade that left a lasting impression on this fan.