Lena Soderberg's centerfold shoot in November 1972 (the magazine's best-selling issue ever) became the Lena test image, coded into the DNA of the web. Read more
"Big Pete" James, of the infamous "biker gang" that started in Chicago, talks about why people misunderstand these groups and what he loves about riding on IL-173. Read more
The man who famously parlayed $8,000 into the Playboy empire died today at 91. We look back at what he meant to Chicago, and what Chicago meant to him. Read more
Last year's champions are finally showing that they can repeat. But they're entering the playoffs with a weakness where their opponents look strong. Read more
OK, so the White Sox's catcher is only a league-average hitter. But the way he gets there (by being excellent at some things, and truly terrible at others) is fascinating. Read more
We know why it's unpopular, and we know how best to sell it to the public (even if that didn't happen in Cook County). We don't know nearly as much about their effects on health. Read more
It’s meant to honor those killed in a POW camp. It was created to symbolize unity. Yet, now, a symbol of a regime that espoused white supremacy is comfortably situated inside a cemetery surrounded by a black community. Read more
Why is Chicago so crappy at recycling? Is it the sorting machines? The Russians? Jay Cutler? That dang billy goat? Maggie Smith gives us the rundown. Read more
