The Role Stephen A. Douglas Played in Illinois By Edward Robert McClelland Controversial as he was (and is), the politician had an outsized role in making the state — and Chicago — what it is today. Read more
Pritzker’s Potential Path to the White House By Edward Robert McClelland If you’re a successful governor with $2 billion, where do you go next? Read more
The Waning Days of the Manual Elevators By Edward Robert McClelland The Fine Arts Building is the last place in Chicago offering manually operated elevator rides to the public. What do we lose when those lift doors close for good? Read more
Where We Believe the Population Center of Chicago Sits By Edward Robert McClelland The Bulls may be more central to our population's universe than we thought. Read more
Ranking the Great Lakes By Edward Robert McClelland You can probably guess what we named No. 1. Read more
An Art-forward French Connection By Edward Robert McClelland A citywide exhibit explores immigration in France and Chicago — and how both have grappled with new residents. Read more
The Story Behind Chicago’s First Murder Answered by Edward Robert McClelland The perpetrator of Chicago’s first (documented) homicide was not punished; in fact, he has a street named after him. Read more
Can Williams Be the Bears’ Next Luckman? By Edward Robert McClelland The team has long struggled with quarterbacks. Can the new kid bring in old magic? Read more
Chicago’s 10 Seasons By Edward Robert McClelland You've heard of "False Spring," but don't forget about "Is This Global Warming?" and "Green Flag Season." Read more
The Mayor Is Not Incompetent, He’s Inexperienced By Edward Robert McClelland We gave Brandon Johnson’s first year in office an overall C-minus — but that's not a failing grade. Read more
