Jason Van Dyke Is More Than a Murderer. He Damaged an Entire City. By Edward McClelland Good riddance to a cop who amplified racial tensions and upended Chicago politics. Read more
From the Vault: Spoiled Fruit By Phoebe Mogharei Fruit of the Loom’s boss had a big personality. In the end, the backlash against him proved even greater. Read more
The Blackhawks Have Playoff Potential By Scott King Questions abound in the net and on defense. But the Hawks, who open tonight in Ottawa, can score. Read more
10 Stories You Should Read Right Now By Kim Bellware An enduring protester at the Jason Van Dyke trial, the death of Treasure Island, and Chicago's own iconic typeface. Read more
Meet Erika Harold, the Republican Threatening a Win in Illinois By Edward McClelland The candidate for Attorney General and onetime Miss America talks Madigan, marijuana, and enduring "severe racial bullying" as a teenager. Read more
Bruce Rauner Could Lose Historically Badly in November By Edward McClelland The newest polls show Rauner trailing JB Pritzker by 17 points. If that holds up, he'll suffer the worst defeat ever by an incumbent Illinois governor. Read more
Your Talking Points for October 2018 Jabari, Peter Sagal, and a whole lot of new bike lanes. Read more
A Two-Minute Guide to the Chicago Marathon By Joel Reese On October 7, the city’s pancake-flat terrain will once again make it perfect for a 26.2-mile race. Read more
Send in the (Senior) Clowns Text and Photos by Pat Nabong This small group of elder entertainers is bent on bringing joy to older adults around the city. Read more
Rocky Wirtz Advised the Blackhawks Against a Pregame Tribute After His Dad's Death By Scott King ...and other things we learned from Break Away, a new book about the family conflict behind today's Blackhawks Read more
