Dead Reckoning
Part of O'Hare's expansion has stalled, blocked by the religious beliefs and constitutional claims of the 160-year-old St. Johannes Cemetery. With the court battle nearing its end, time may have...
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The Lost Boy
In 1908, Chicago’s chief of police shot to death a Russian-born Jewish immigrant who had come to the chief’s Lincoln Park home. One hundred years later, Aleksandar Hemon, another European...
Weekend Getaways
Whatever your passion—architecture or antiques, pro sports or history, outdoor adventures or romantic wineries—the Midwest offers nearby destinations to satisfy even budget-conscious travelers.
Kids and Play
A room full of toys. Two tough critics under 12 PLUS: A behind-the-scenes photo gallery
Portrait of a Lady
Between the world wars, a beautiful, artistic woman named Bobsy Goodspeed stood at the heart of Chicago's social and cultural scenes. Now, prompted by a salacious if glancing remark in...
Our Lake
From kayaking to fly-fishing to building castles in the sand: a user's guide to summer on the water
Guest Blog: The Year of Burnham Begins
A few playful catcalls greeted the architect Louis Sullivan last week at the Union League Club. Actually it was a photo of Sullivan flashed on a movie screen, a preview...
Chicago's Top Doctors
In cooperation with Castle Connolly Medical Ltd., we present a list of 355 of the area's best physicians in 56 different medical specialties. In addition, seven doctors weigh in on...
Comparing Private High Schools
On the heels of our October survey of 233 public high schools in the metro area, we present a comprehensive statistical breakdown of 56 local private high schools, examining such...
Battle of the Ages
For decades, the Henry B. Clarke House on South Indiana Avenue enjoyed the uncontested honor of being called the city’s oldest home. But over the past few years, a contender...