Why Is Our Skyline Visible From Across the Lake?
When I lived in Grand Beach, Michigan, on the other side of Lake Michigan, I could usually see the three tallest buildings in Chicago from the beach at the end...
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A Life Selling Music to the West Side
Marie Henderson, owner of Out of the Past Records, has made the West Garfield Park shop a haven for old-school tunes and connection since 1986.
Return of the Rahmosaurus
It seems improbable that our former mayor could make a successful run for the White House. So why is he eyeing it?
Why Does Chicago Have Elevated Trains?
Two reasons: money and geology. In the early 1890s, as Chicago prepared for the World’s Columbian Exposition, there was a rush by private companies to build a public transportation system...
Our Favorite Used Bookstores in Town
From how easy it is to find books to what we've bought, here's a quick guide to some great bookshops.
The Equalizing Spirit of a Sailboat
For people with disabilities like Patrick LoDuca, sailing is a gateway to independence.
A Little Insight on a Few Crowded Races
There’s a cascade of candidates running for Congress this year, as a result of retirements and members of Congress trying to move up to the Senate. Here’s who we know...
The Right Enemy
Can tangling with Trump provide a path back to popularity — and even reelection — for Mayor Johnson?
What Was Chicago’s First Skyscraper?
Not only was the Home Insurance Building, located at the northeast corner of La Salle and Adams Streets, the first skyscraper in Chicago — it was the first skyscraper in the world....
Has a Chicago Mayor Ever Been Assassinated?
Yes. In fact, it’s happened twice. The first murdered mayor was Carter Harrison. On October 28, 1893, two days before the closing of the World’s Columbian Exposition, the 68-year-old former...