At Sochi this month, the gold medalist from Chicago—approaching retirement, recovering from an injury, and training on his own—could prove that he still is. Read more
High-school basketball phenom Jahlil Okafor—a sure-fire NBA lottery pick—is a monster on the court. But to understand what drives him, you have to meet his dad. And know what happened to his mother. Read more
The Democrat has ruled the statehouse for decades. At age 71, he's as powerful as ever. But his latest moves make you wonder: What does Madigan really want? Read more
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