Dillard ran a tight race, but Rauner, the political newcomer, dominated downtown and the burbs—and his showing in southern Illinois wasn't bad, either. Read more
Registration starts today for the Chicago Marathon, and getting in may be as hard as the race itself. If you don't make the cut this year, here are your backup plans. Read more
When the high rises fell, the Plan for Transformation scattered CHA residents throughout the city. But they didn't just vanish—instead, old patterns emerged. Read more
A city's temperature in January correlates with its population growth—and, when choosing a place to live in 2014, Sunbelt cities have other competitive advantages. Read more
