The New York Times columnist's infatuation with Rahm Emanuel blinds him to the realities of the strike—Karen Lewis is outfoxing the new mayor, who's caving just like his predecessor. Read more
Franchise rankings from ESPN and Bloomberg Businessweek both rate the Cubs in the cellar of all MLB and all four major-sports franchises—but no matter how you cut it, they're not the worst. Read more
Using a speaker setup that mimics microgravity with standing waves, Argonne scientists hope to create more efficient pharmaceuticals by studying them while suspended in sound waves. Read more
The negotiations over teacher evaluations are a game of inches; Chicago teachers do better than their suburban counterparts early on, but top out lower; plenty of blame going to both Rahm Emanuel and Karen Lewis; and the labor rift within the Democratic party. Read more
Wilco, Iron & Wine, Glen Hansard, and Wild Belle are among those slated to play at the annual fest, which this year is also presented by The A.V. Club. Before you go, check out these must-listen tracks. Read more
