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Jeanne Gang to Design Spectacular, Social New University of Chicago Dorm

July 2, 2026 at 7:29 p.m.

The architect's vision for the campus adds panoramic city views and "cascading house lounges" to introduce students in the cloistered neighborhood to Chicago and each other.

How Giant Salaries and Brutal Hours Ruined Big Law

July 2, 2026 at 7:33 p.m.

What was once a stable, rational upper-middle-class job followed the economy up and over a cliff. It destabilized lawyers and wrecked the whole industry.

Why the National Media Keep Beating Up On Chicago

July 2, 2026 at 7:33 p.m.

There are a few reasons Time, Vice, and the New York Times have found a big, easy target here.

If You're Born Poor in Chicago—Or Rich—You're Probably Going To Stay That Way

July 2, 2026 at 7:35 p.m.

A new study on income mobility shows that, in Chicago, the rich stay rich and the poor stay poor. But things can change. You always have a chance to get...

Map: Where the TIF Money Goes

July 2, 2026 at 7:26 p.m.

A new data portal from the city tracks the city's spending from tax-increment finance districts, both redevelopment and basic infrastructure.

Sears Battles Socialism and Itself With Risky New Business Model

July 2, 2026 at 7:27 p.m.

Sears's recent struggles are, in part, intentional, as it pits its departments against each other, down to floor displays and who gets to be where in their advertising circulars.

Walgreens Joins the World's Misguided Rolling Stone Ban

July 2, 2026 at 7:30 p.m.

An odd social media frenzy has greeted a not very provocative magazine cover. Now, politicians and retailers are taking a unified step in the wrong direction.

Happy Birthday to Bertrand Goldberg, From Me and Alex Rios

July 2, 2026 at 7:23 p.m.

A century of Marina City's beloved architect, from his first commission—a canvas-wrapped house that could be cleaned with a garden hose—to his legions of fans, including a certain right fielder.

The New York Times Ran a Sales Pitch for Government Privatization

July 2, 2026 at 7:26 p.m.

An attorney who advised Morgan Stanley on Chicago's parking meter deal sings the praises...of Chicago's parking meter deal.

Why Is George Zimmerman Bigger News Than Chicago Violence?

July 2, 2026 at 7:27 p.m.

A look at the (sometimes worthy) reasons: Concealed-carry laws are expanding, suburban crime is rising, and racial profiling is a factor in law enforcement.

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