The Barack Obama Foundation has started accepting design bids for the presidential library on the South Side. Sure, architectural masters are vying for the job. But Chicago has some ideas, too. Read more
The evidence suggests that desegregation results in substantial, tangible benefits for black students—and intangible ones for white students. Read more
If you're going just a couple of miles in Chicago, getting there by bike is usually the fastest option—and it usually beats public transportation on longer trips. Read more
The Evanston Public Library's new collection development manager comes by way of the children's department at the New York Public Library—and has a huge following online. Read more
They only have the third-best record in their division—but in the second half of this season, they've been the best team in the league. In the past month, they've been the best team in baseball by a substantial margin. Read more
