How Illini Sports Got So Mediocre
Illinois is the richest, most populous state in the Midwest. So why are the Illini 0-2 against teams from Washtenaw County, Michigan?
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Should We Just Get Rid of Lake Shore Drive?
Chicago's most iconic road is under siege by Lake Michigan. Its disappearance might not be as disruptive as people think.
Could Chicago Stomach a City Income Tax?
The proposition is unprecedented in this city — but it could be the quickest fix for our cavernous debt.
When a Chicago Marathon Had Just 14 Runners
A surviving participant from the 1959 Pan-Am marathon reflects on how the event and the city have changed.
The CPS Residency Requirement Could Get Pricey for Chicago
Forcing teachers and other public workers to live here helps the city keep its middle class — but only if it pays them like it.
10 Stories to Read Right Now
An anchorman’s childhood trauma, why the Cubs are no longer lovable when they lose, and how a 1960s street gang alliance helped lead to Mayor Lightfoot.
Jim Oberweis Is Trying to Dog-Whistle His Way Into Congress Again
The state senator and dairy scion is following in the footsteps of other conservatives by making a bogeyman of The Squad.
Could Chicago Survive a Transit Strike?
Last week, a public transportation walkout slowed Paris to a halt. How would Chicago fare under the same?
10 Stories You Should Read Right Now
A proposal that the city declare bankruptcy, a new book about Chicago's neighborhoods, and the best rappers of the post-Chance generation.
Why a Casino Can’ Fund Chicago’s Pensions
There's nothing wrong with a casino in Chicago — but counting on it to pay our bills is like playing the slots for rent money.