The ambassador to the UN and former South Carolina governor discussed her boss's social media account, the advice she got from Henry Kissinger, and relations with North Korea with David Axelrod at the U. of C. Read more
Survivors of last week's deadly shooting have taken the lead on political activism in its wake. It's surprised a lot of adults, but they have plenty of company, now and in the past. Read more
His lack of money and early campaign misadventures led many to write off the state senator, but recent polling puts him in spitting distance of his venture-capitalist opponent. Read more
Self-care and balance have become more important than ever for people fighting the Trump administration’s attempts to limit immigration and increase deportations. Read more
The Canadian Prime Minister started his tour at the University of Chicago, where he struck conciliatory tones on NAFTA and pipelines and contrasted the American melting pot with the "Canadian mosaic." Read more
On the heels of the Making Oprah docu-podcast, anchor Jenn White looks at how the city shaped the president, making his rise possible (and almost impossible). Read more
Thirty-seven years ago, Mayor Jane Byrne moved into the Cabrini-Green housing project to draw attention to the violence and poverty there. It would become one of the most famous—and factious—publicity stunts in the city’s history. Read more
The city has finally announced its preferred route from 95th Street to 130th Street. But with the Trump infrastructure plan looking unfavorable, will the Metra Electric option get a hearing? Read more
Five years ago, I helped create a plan for how to improve education in Englewood—with the support of CPS. Nowhere did it mention closing our neighborhood schools. Read more
