Hard Lessons
In her new book, Eve L. Ewing argues that schools have been used to harm Black and Native people.
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Chicagoans of the Year
From a Samaritan who is looking after his new neighbors to our oldest winner ever (by 150 million years), these 2024 honorees have made a lasting mark on the city.
Connor Bedard’s No Days Off
The Blackhawks’ teenage sensation is already drawing comparisons to hockey’s greats. Just how good can he get? He’s single-minded about finding out.
What Weather Forecasters Know
Three of Chicago’s top meteorologists — Brant Miller, Cheryl Scott, and Tom Skilling — share what they’ve learned from years of tracking this city’s fickle and often extreme weather.
Creating a Haven State
Diana Parker-Kafka and the Midwest Access Coalition help women with the logistics of traveling to Illinois for abortions.
My Father, the Negotiator
Herbie Cohen wasn’t just any negotiator — he was the world’s most famous. And his lessons weren’t lost on his son.
Inside a Chicago High School’s Year of Uncertainty
The pandemic spurred promises of an education overhaul. Richards Career Academy on the Southwest Side is still waiting.
Lincoln Park Zoo’s New CEO Combines Science and Advocacy
Megan Ross’s ascension to the role marks the first time that a woman or a scientist has helmed the zoo.
Reasons We (Still) Love Chicago
Our city often takes a beating from outsiders who don’t understand (and insiders who do), but we adore it anyway. Here’s why.