Talking Points: A New Coach at Loyola, the Latest One Book, One Chicago Pick, and More
This month’s conversation starters.
Custom Placements: City Life Lead
Cara Sabin and Sarah Gonsiorowski: Best Friends and Lunge Ladies
How these BFFs snack, exercise, and unwind (often together).
A History of Radiators in Chicago: Q&A with The Steam Whisperer
Why steam radiators fell out of favor after World War II, the 1918 flu’s influence on heating systems, and why they make those loud noises.
Big Players Place Big Bets on Sports Gambling in Illinois
Casinos, a racetrack, and major sports teams are all trying to cash in on Illinois’s $5 billion a year sports betting habit.
A (Pre-Bulls) History of Pro Basketball Flops in Illinois
As former Tribune sportswriter Robert Logan once wrote, “Chicago, it has been said, just isn’t a basketball town.” (This was before Michael Jordan, of course.)
The Big Number: Top Aldermanic Salary
$130K Ald. Raymond Lopez is nicknamed Showpez for his grandstanding style. Most Chicagoans probably appreciated the show Lopez made of turning down the City Council’s latest pay increase, which raises the top aldermanic salary to $130,000. “How can anyone who continued making 6 figures during the most tumultuous time in recent history justify a 5.5% … Read more
Hermene Hartman’s Gut Keeps Getting Smarter
The N’Digo publisher, 74, on working for Jesse Jackson, marrying interracially, and criticizing Obama.
Tending a Garden of Love in Kenwood
Theaster Gates hopes his Kenwood Gardens project brings art, food, serenity, and love to the South Side.
A First Look at the New Tribune Tower Residences
Peek inside the new Tribune Tower Residences — a far cry from when reporters once roamed these historic halls.
Donate Your Time and Money to These 10 Chicago Nonprofits
Where to spread your generosity this holiday season.