When undocumented immigrants get bad legal advice from people unlicensed to practice law, they can end up deported—while the service provider is free to continue doing business. Read more
Riddell can now wire its helmets to detect when a player has taken a dangerous hit. Amid escalating concerns about safety, this could be a game-changer. So why isn’t the NFL adopting it? Read more
Interviews by Kim Bellware Illustrations by Rob Dobi
Chicago’s public school instructors have one of the toughest—and most rewarding—jobs in the city. Here’s what they talk about when parents and principals aren’t listening. Read more
It has been 30 years since Chicago bid farewell to the mayor who broke the Democratic machine and became a beacon of hope for thousands. In remembering the man and the moment, those close to him reveal how keenly his loss is still felt. Read more
And your spouse’s name, your ex-spouse’s name, your dog’s name, what kind of Chardonnay you like, how you treat the valets, and a whole lot more. Welcome to the data-driven era of dining in Chicago. Read more
After coaching the Wildcats to their first-ever NCAA tourney bid, the former Glenbrook North star is bent on making the program a perennial power. Read more
The closing of the legendary dance club Medusa’s 25 years ago marked the end of an era. In this raw and raucous oral history, the club’s founders, employees, and patrons bring the exuberant madness of this after-hours mecca back to life. Read more
It's been a lonely crusade for rock critic Jim DeRogatis, whose reporting on allegations of sexual abuse against the R&B star has grown increasingly high-profile. Read more
