How Illini Sports Got So Mediocre By Edward McClelland Illinois is the richest, most populous state in the Midwest. So why are the Illini 0-2 against teams from Washtenaw County, Michigan? Read more
Should We Just Get Rid of Lake Shore Drive? By Edward McClelland Chicago's most iconic road is under siege by Lake Michigan. Its disappearance might not be as disruptive as people think. Read more
Could Chicago Stomach a City Income Tax? By Edward McClelland The proposition is unprecedented in this city — but it could be the quickest fix for our cavernous debt. Read more
When a Chicago Marathon Had Just 14 Runners By Edward McClelland A surviving participant from the 1959 Pan-Am marathon reflects on how the event and the city have changed. Read more
Why Do We Force CPS Teachers to Live Here? By Edward McClelland Forcing teachers and other public workers to live here helps the city keep its middle class — but only if it pays them like it. Read more
10 Stories to Read Right Now By Edward McClelland An anchorman’s childhood trauma, why the Cubs are no longer lovable when they lose, and how a 1960s street gang alliance helped lead to Mayor Lightfoot. Read more
Jim Oberweis, Dog-Whistler Extraordinaire By Edward McClelland The state senator and dairy scion is following in the footsteps of other conservatives by making a bogeyman of The Squad. Read more
Could Chicago Survive a Transit Strike? By Edward McClelland Last week, a public transportation walkout slowed Paris to a halt. How would Chicago fare under the same? Read more
10 Stories You Should Read Right Now By Edward McClelland A new book about Chicago’s neighborhoods, a proposal that the city declare bankruptcy, and the best rappers of the post-Chance generation. Read more
Why a Casino Can’ Fund Chicago’s Pensions By Edward McClelland There's nothing wrong with a casino in Chicago — but counting on it to pay our bills is like playing the slots for rent money. Read more
