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Back to SearchHow Well Does ChatGPT Know Chicago?
Artificial intelligence is being talked about a lot right now, from fabricating pictures of the Pope, to creating original trippy paintings, to writi…
3 years ago
Future of CPS, Retired Cops Not Returning, and This Election is Almost Over
Both mayoral candidates have touted their education bona fides ahead of Tuesday’s runoff election. But what are their plans for the future of Chicago…
3 years ago
What Sox Fans Miss About Old Comiskey
Baseball is back in Chicago. The Cubs open their season at Wrigley Field today against the Milwaukee Brewers, and the White Sox are on the road in Ho…
3 years ago
What It's Like Being a Young Republican in a Blue City
Democrats have run Chicago for decades, and the lead-up to the mayoral runoff on April 4 has often been about proving allegiance to the Democratic Pa…
3 years ago
Spring Flowers, Spring Art, and Springfield
Following the heat-exposure deaths of three seniors last year in Rogers Park, the state Senate passed a bill requiring air conditioning at state-fund…
3 years ago
Brandon Johnson Says Chicago Needs a Teacher at City Hall
Voters will choose Chicago’s new mayor next Tuesday, April 4. On the ballot are former CPS head Paul Vallas and former CPS teacher and union organize…
3 years ago
Chi’s Packed Summer Schedule, Smog Problems, and Spring is Here!
As summer festival lineups emerge, some Douglass Park neighbors are still protesting Riot Fest’s expected appearance on the West Side in September. M…
3 years ago
Why Chicago's Flag Rules, and Illinois' Flag Doesn't
While the Chicago flag is seen everywhere from buildings to tattoos, Illinois’ state flag is less well-known. That’s probably because it’s just not v…
3 years ago
This Lawmaker Wants to Legalize Human Composting
Nobody likes to think about what happens to their bodies after they die, but it’s an important decision. A bill expected to see House vote in Springf…
3 years ago
Three Years of COVID. Plus, Incumbent Alders in Runoff
Three years ago today, Gov. JB Pritzker’s stay-at-home order went into effect as COVID-19 swept the world. Host Jacoby Cochran, lead producer Carrie …
3 years ago