Keep your eye on these bold, innovative Chicagoans. From politics and activism to art and architecture, they’re poised to make big changes in their fields—and beyond. Read more
Visitors to Willis Tower may soon be able to rappel from the building’s 103rd floor to its 102nd. We’d like to suggest a few other death-defying attractions at the city’s most tourist-worthy landmarks. Read more
Several key starters are scuffling at the plate, but that's likely to improve. The falloff from last year's historically great run prevention, though, is cause for concern. Read more
Recent Census numbers aren't as bad as they sound—except for one major factor. Since 1980, Chicago has lost more than a quarter of its black population. Read more
You've heard of gun violence described as a sickness, contagious to those with social ties. A new study shows how much time it takes to "infect" the next person, which could help us fight the disease. Read more
