SWING SHIFT: The Northwestern graduate is expected to play in the U.S.-European showdown, but as a native Brit, he'll be on the team across the pond Read more
The Land of Lincoln has a long-held reputation for big government and big patronage in its biggest city. But the data is clear on one thing: we're far and away number one in the nation in little governments. Read more
From mile-long pig viaducts, to the shackling pen, to the pig wheel, and on to the scraper and the hog barbers: on the pork production line in Chicago's turn-of-the-century stockyards. Read more
Bill Clinton puts on a master class in public speaking, Joe Biden is ice cold, and the president echoes his 2008 acceptance speech, only his inspiration is Lincoln instead of MLK. Read more
Road diets, leading pedestrian intervals, the relationship between crime and crashes, cyclist education, and more: the city's first "pedestrian plan" details the many plans for Chicago's streets and sidewalks. Read more
The 17-year-old rapper went from mixtapes and house arrest to a Kanye remix and a major-label deal in the course of a few months. How? Through a CPS fan base, a viral video, and unremitting coldness that brought fear back to a genre that had grown numb to it. Read more
A crucial negotiating point between the CTU and CPS involves teacher rehiring and tenure. In the abstract, loosening restrictions might sound appealing, but a series of controversies over the firing of seemingly effective teachers has made negotiations much harder than they might look. Read more
"The time has come to bid a bittersweet farewell to summer and with that goes our outdoor gardens. But, this doesn’t mean we have to nix nature altogether. Freshen up your rooms with indoor plants and terrariums." Read more
