The Sun-Times laid off its entire photo staff today. Among the legends it let go: Pulitzer winner John H. White, one of the first black photographers for a daily paper. Here's a look at his work. Read more
For one, it's cheaper and probably faster than using public transportation in and around the Loop. It's also about the same cost as maintaining your own bike, so for certain types of commuters, it makes sense. Read more
In the 1980s, New York City invested a massive amount of money in the neighborhoods it neglected most during the 1970s—a decision that helped repopulate, and save, the city. Read more
The Cubs are outhitting their opponents this year... but they're not outscoring them. If you believe in curses, that makes total sense, but otherwise it's kind of a mystery. Read more
Chicago's poorest neighborhoods have much less commercial activity than even a typical poor city neighborhood in America. Is it crime? Investment? History? Read more
As World War II swelled Chicago's black population, photographers Edwin Rosskam and Russell Lee—with the help of author Richard Wright—documented the changing city. Read more
Community involvement, private investment, and basic math all helped spare Mahalia Jackson, Manierre, Leif Ericson and Garvey Elementary Schools. Read more
One of the 20th century's legendary meteorologists, Ted Fujita, revolutionized the study of tornadoes, but for most of his life never got to see one. So he made his own. Read more
