The Man Who Wrote the 13th Amendment
Lyman Trumbull penned the amendment that ended slavery — today is the 158th anniversary of its passage — but he’s often forgotten to history.
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The Computer That Will Change Everything
Eight years in the making, Aurora, a powerful new machine at Argonne National Laboratory, could help solve some of the most pressing questions of our time. Welcome to the new era of supercomputing.
The Great Pop vs. Soda Debate
The great Midwest tradition of calling carbonated beverages “pop” grew out of a Detroit bottling factory.
Multiple Choice
Now that Evanston is the first Illinois municipality to adopt ranked-choice voting, will the rest of the state follow?
Go: February Agenda
Top 10 reasons to fill up your calendar this month
Does Gov. J.B. Pritzker Suck?
The governor isn’t making any friends in Southern Illinois with his laws on guns, abortion, and the environment.
Best New Bars
A sleek Chinatown cocktail den, a Nordic-inspired brewery, a funky queer hangout — the city’s latest top spots deliver fresh experiences and clever drinks. Here are our 11 favorites, ranked.