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Tag: Politics & City Life

Why Did Chicago's Middle Class Disappear?
By Whet Moser
Most of the city was middle class as late as 1970. But the processes that would quickly divide the city by income were already in place. Read more
What Chicago Baseball Was Like in 1914
By Alec Moran
100 years ago, Wrigley Field—er, Weeghman Park—was not exactly the same place you'd sip an Old Style today. Read more
The Infrastructure in Illinois Is Not as Bad as You'd Think
By Whet Moser
Even in these austere times, the state's rail and roads are not a doomsday scenario. But Chicago, one of the country's major shipping hubs, faces and uncertain future. Read more
Searching For Rahm, Axelrod, and Other Chicagoans In Bill Clinton's Withheld Documents
By Carol Felsenthal
In the 33,000 pages of the former president's papers, appearances by locals show how power works behind the scenes. Read more
How Frankie Knuckles Saved Dance Music From the Disco Demolition Darkness
By Whet Moser
The legendary Chicago DJ reinvented a genre, transformed it into Chicago house, and preserved it for the next generation. Read more
Ten Stories Every Chicagoan Should Read
By Whet Moser
Learn Beverly’s unusual story of integration, get to know the city’s young dining hotshots, meet the sexiest dog in Chicago, and more. Read more
Early-Childhood Education Helps Kids' Minds—and Their Health
By Whet Moser
The results of a 40-year-long study are just becoming clear now—and the findings are surprising the researchers. Read more
A Visit to King Spa, the 24-Hour Korean Mega-Sauna
By Joel Reese
Amidst 34,000 square feet of steam, tubs, scrubs, and gemstones, one man sweats it out. Read more
Why Northwestern's New Football Union Won Its NLRB Hearing
By Whet Moser
The school’s football program exemplifies the NCAA’s concept of the student-athlete, but there's no guarantee the concept will work elsewhere. Read more
What's Wrong With Four of the Worst Bus Stops in Chicago
By Alec Moran
In a system as big as the CTA, there are bound to be a few rough spots. Or wet spots. Or spots you might get robbed. Read more
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