When a Street Mob Saved a Fugitive From Slavery

By Dennis Rodkin

On the eve of the Civil War, Chicagoans rallied to protect 20-year-old Eliza Grayson. Read more

By Edward McClelland

The area contributed immeasurably to Chicago’s prosperity in its heyday, but it was used up and discarded by the steel industry. Let’s give it something back. Read more

What the 2020 Dems Can Learn From Chicago

By Edward McClelland

The city is a microcosm of the Democratic electorate. Given 14 mayoral candidates, it chose a political unknown. Read more

10 Stories You Should Read Right Now

By Kim Bellware

Decision time for the Obama Center, R. Kelly and the damage done, and the South Side’s Green New Deal. Read more

Lisa Madigan: Mike Madigan Embraced Being My Father

By Mike Thomas

The former state attorney general, 52, on her famous father, ego’s role in politics, and dance as de-stresser Read more

100 Years Ago, Illinois Was First on the 19th Amendment

By Edward McClelland

That would be thanks to Frances Willard, an Evanston teetotaler who tied the issue up in the temperance movement. Read more

Burke’s Loss Is Lightfoot's Gain

By Edward McClelland

The mayor's crusade to oust the disgraced alderman is long overdue, but in another light, it might look like a power grab. Read more

The Laquan McDonald Shooting, In Focus

By Robert Chiarito

While Chicago followed the Van Dyke trial proceedings with bated breath, director Richard Rowley was there, catching the whole thing on camera. Read more

U. of C.’s Grad Students Are Striking

By Christian Belanger

The action is part of a series of recent clashes between Chicago universities and their grad students. Read more

10 Irresistible Stories to Read Right Now

By Kim Bellware

Southern Illinois's fight for coal, Chicago’s forgotten house venues, a disgraced chef's shot at redemption, and more brain fodder. Read more

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