The Democratic race to succeed Jesse Jackson, Jr. is a packed one—and one in which newspaper endorsements could do some good for voters and the state. But the editorial board standing by its no-endorsements policy. Read more
With Oscar season upon us, it’s a fine time to take in some of the less ballyhooed films out there. You can do just that this Thursday through Sunday at the Central Michigan International Film Festival... Read more
The new 7th Ward alderman, announced by the mayor today, has a degree in community planning and years of experience with IDOT and the Metropolitan Planning Commission—just in time for a chaotic spring on the CTA. Read more
Chicago's crack new-classical ensemble picks up its third Grammy, and performs an aggressive David Lang piece for the pre-primetime audience. Read more
It's likely that the Catholic Church will get a black pope or a Canadian one to replace Benedict, who's wanted to retire for a couple decades now. The odds that they'll appoint a Chicago pope, however, are lower than the Cubs' odds for winning the World Series. Read more
