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How Will Chicago’s New Data Nodes Display Information?
The Array of Things, the city's network of environmental sensors, makes its debut this month. It's not just an experiment in big data—it's also an attempt to forge a new...
The 10 Must-Read Stories for This Week
Chicago Public Schools’ huge gamble, Valerie Jarrett’s future, and more
What’s Wrong With the Bears? Almost Everything
The Bears are the easiest team to score on in football. It goes downhill from there.
What’s Up With the Data Sensors Scattered Around Hyde Park?
Scary-smart data nodes go up this month that could eventually help you navigate the city.
Why Bruce Rauner Won the Gold Coast and What It Means
The governor-elect did best in the 42nd and 43rd Wards—which aren't exactly Republican strongholds. But they are the turf of his friend the mayor.
Where Bruce Rauner Won In Chicago
No, really: the Republican took one ward smack dab in the middle of the city, and almost a second one.
Where Bruce Rauner Won in Illinois
As a Chicagoland resident and social moderate, the Republican candidate was expected to make gains in and around the city. But he still had to hold downstate to win easily.
Ma Yansong’s Lucas Museum Is a Challenge to Chicago Architecture
MAD Architects released its initial renderings of the lakefront's next architectural landmark. People think it's weird, but what is the building trying to do?
Here Are This Week’s 10 Must-Read Stories
The final push to be Illinois Governor, rugby is a hit, and more.