UFC 225 Is Going Big in Chicago—with Plenty of Chicago Talent

By Scott King

Former De La Salle wrestling star Curtis Blaydes is the #4 heavyweight contender and is looking for a big win against the #2 to continue his rise. But many eyes will be on CM Punk, as the beloved WWE vet tries to forge a new career in ultimate fighting. Read more

Can Farm Wetlands in Illinois Stop a Dead Zone in the Gulf of Mexico?

By Morgan Levey

The state's agricultural runoff is the main contributor to a New Jersey-sized swath of the Gulf in which little marine life can live. Returning small amounts of the state's farmland to natural filters could help. Read more

What's Going On at the DuSable Museum?

By Shia Kapos

An exodus of high-profile board members has brought attention on the Hyde Park institution. According to the president, the problem boils down to one thing: money. Read more

Why Newspaper Closures Lead to Higher Government Costs and Inefficiency

By Teresa Manring

You know how democracy dies in darkness? A new study says bureaucratic effectiveness might, too. Read more

How the Obsidian Collection Is Bringing Black Newspapers to Google

By Adrienne Samuels Gibbs

The organization is busy digitizing papers like the Chicago Defender and the Baltimore Afro American. And they're turning them into virtual exhibits on Google's Arts & Culture platform. Read more

How Does Chicago Define Its Neighborhoods?

By Elaine Meyer

How many are there? What’s the difference between an official neighborhood and a “community area?” Here, we find out. Read more

Chicago Summer 1973: Photos by John H. White

By Whet Moser

A season in the city, by one of its greatest photographers. Read more

Rick Telander Is Ready to Make His Debut As an Artist

By Robert Chiarito

The legendary sportswriter readies his first public exhibition with the help of artistic mentor Tony Fitzpatrick. Read more

Track Extremely Cute Coyote Pups in the Cook County Forest Preserves

By John Hardberger

How wildlife biologists keep tabs on Chicago's most unlikely (and adorable) animal population Read more

How Dr. Alan Nathan Became Baseball Fans' Favorite Physicist

By Jared Wyllys

The University of Illinois professor emeritus had to do a public talk about his field, so he picked his favorite sport to illustrate it. Then it became an obsession. Read more

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