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Back to SearchA Chicago Heiress Made Miniature Murder Scenes and Forensic Science Was Born
Do you think you could solve a murder just by looking at a miniature re-creation of the crime scene? Frances Glessner Lee thought so. The Chicago hei…
3 years, 4 months ago
SAFE-T Act and 'ComEd Four' in Court. Plus, When and Where is The Taste?
It can feel like it’s all mayor’s race all the time as we head into the April 4 runoff election, but there’s plenty of other Chicago news to keep an …
3 years, 4 months ago
Here's Why Chi’s Next Mayor Will Change Education
Ahead of the April 4th runoff, mayoral candidates Paul Vallas and Brandon Johnson have made education a major part of their platforms. Johnson is a f…
3 years, 4 months ago
Johnson and Vallas’ First Debate, Women in Trades, and Chi’s Open Mic Scene
Mayoral Candidates Brandon Johnson and Paul Vallas had their first televised debate this week ahead of the April 4th runoff. CEO of Justice Informed …
3 years, 4 months ago
The Foods You Didn’t Know Were Invented in Chi
Most people around the world are familiar with Chicago’s classic foods—Chicago-style hot dogs, deep dish or tavern style pizzas, and Italian beefs. B…
3 years, 4 months ago
Simeon's Basketball Dynasty: 10 Years Later
For the last 20 years, Simeon Career Academy High School basketball has been one of the city’s most dominant sports programs. The team has produced d…
3 years, 4 months ago
Are These the Most Beautiful Places in Chicago?
Geoffrey Baer has been showing off Chicago’s architecture and natural beauty for decades. First as a docent for the Chicago Architecture Center, and …
3 years, 4 months ago
What Does Chicago Need to Do for Safer Streets?
Next week, City Council is set to consider ordinances that would crack down on drivers parked in bus and bike lanes downtown and that would require t…
3 years, 5 months ago
Police Head Out, Who’s Next? Plus, Loop Living and Beautiful Places
Chicago Police Superintendent David Brown announced Wednesday he’s resigning effective March 16. Both mayoral runoff contenders Paul Vallas and Brand…
3 years, 5 months ago
How to Create an Elaborate Work of Art on an Egg
Starting Saturday, the Ukrainian National Museum will host workshops on how to write pysanky, also known as Ukrainian Easter eggs. The centuries old …
3 years, 5 months ago