The 10 Best Stories to Read This Week

By Whet Moser

The Power 50, icebreakers of the Chicago River, how CPS failed Laquan McDonald, and more Read more

Could Someone From Illinois Get on the Supreme Court?

By Carol Felsenthal

Legal scholar Richard Epstein helps handicap the local contenders. Read more

Chicago Colleagues Recall Scalia’s Poker Games and D.C. Ambitions

By Carol Felsenthal

The conservative jurist taught at U. of C. for five years before Reagan appointed him to a coveted position in D.C. Read more

The 50 Most Powerful People in Chicago

By David Bernstein, Elly Fishman, Esther Kang, Penny Pollack, Matt Pollock, Carrie Schedler, Bryan Smith, and James Ylisela Jr.

Things have shaken up like never before in our annual list of the most influential Chicagoans. Starting at the top. Read more

What to See at the Chicago Auto Show

By Whet Moser

Low gas prices mean that companies are comfortable with a range of SUVs, muscle cars, and luxury concept coupes, but the car of the future might be one that tries its hardest not to look like one. Read more

Thursday’s Democratic Debate Was a Shameless Display of Suck-Ups

By Carol Felsenthal

Hillary drew out her Obama praise, Bernie’s cough gained momentum, and the discourse was as predictable as ever. Read more

Questions Remain After Larycia Hawkins, Wheaton College Sever Ties

By Bryan Smith

Why is Hawkins leaving? Past clashes—revealed in an interview with Chicago magazine—may provide a clue. Read more

Why Is Illinois Struggling, Anyway?

By Whet Moser

Illinois's particular mix of industry has fared poorly as gas prices have dipped, while the same trend has been good news for Indiana and Michigan. Read more

Hillary Clinton Got $280,000 for One Speech to Bruce Rauner's Former Firm

By Carol Felsenthal

What did she say? She's not saying, and it may have hurt her in New Hampshire. Read more

The 10 Stories You Should Read This Week

By Whet Moser

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