Can't stand concrete buildings? This Chicago architecture map may make you...
Concrete is a tough material, and tough to love. While architects admire its strength, economy and ability to be sculpted into organic shapes, the public is generally cool to the material, thinking it...
View ArticleWeight-loss surgery beats meds for obese, diabetic teens, study says
Weight-loss surgery may help severely obese teens with Type 2 diabetes far more than medication and lifestyle changes alone, new research suggests. A small analysis found that bariatric surgery did a...
View ArticleLeader not ready to claim victory in tight 3-way Republican race in 10th...
Three Republicans running in the north suburban 10th Congressional District for a chance to take on incumbent U.S. Rep. Brad Schneider (D- Deerfield ) are locked in a tight race. The contenders are...
View ArticleShopping is a strange adventure at American Science & Surplus
Perhaps you’ve heard: American science has taken some hits lately. According to a study by the National Science Foundation, only around 40 percent of Americans hold “a great deal of confidence” in the...
View ArticleSpring nor'easter, the fourth this year, targets Northeast with heavy snow,...
A spring nor'easter targeted the Northeast on Wednesday with strong winds and a foot or more of snow expected in some parts of the region. Airlines canceled flights and schools canceled classes ahead...
View ArticleBombing suspect is dead, but why did he target Austin?
Suddenly, the "Keep Austin Weird" slogan doesn't feel so fun anymore. Austin's beloved local motto — repeated with equal pride by college students and high-priced lobbyists, self-proclaimed slackers...
View ArticleTired of hearing from rich white guys? Get ready for $300 million more, Illinois
Even before it was decided that multimillionaire incumbent Bruce Rauner would face off against billionaire Democrat J.B. Pritzker in Illinois’ gubernatorial race, I had pretty well soured on...
View ArticleMorning Spin: 10 things to know about Tuesday's primary election results
Welcome to Clout Street: Morning Spin, our weekday feature to catch you up with what's going on in government and politics from Chicago to Springfield. Subscribe here. Topspin The upshot on Tuesday...
View ArticleBlack Lives Matter, other community groups win seat at table in fight over...
Black Lives Matter and a coalition of other community groups have won a seat at the table as the city of Chicago and the state attorney general's office hash out a consent decree that would guide...
View ArticleNewman concedes, saying she put Lipinski on notice to do 'better for all of...
Marie Newman conceded to seven-term U.S. Rep. Dan Lipinski via a statement posted on social media Wednesday morning. “I entered this race to fight for the rights of the hardworking people in Illinois’...
View ArticleAn Arizona girl vanished in 1999. Could a message scrawled on a dollar bill...
The girl was last seen waiting for the ice cream truck, pedaling slow circles on her bicycle in the street four lots down from her house in Mesa, Arizona. Ninety seconds later, 11-year-old Mikelle...
View ArticleLoyola finally makes it to Sweet 16 practice after bus driver gets lost and...
Is this any way to treat Cinderella? First, the police escort that was supposed to lead Loyola on the short bus ride from its downtown hotel to Phillips Arena never showed up. Then, the team bus...
View ArticleAustin bombing suspect dies after detonating explosive in his vehicle, police...
The suspect in the deadly bombings that terrorized Austin blew himself up early Wednesday as authorities closed in on him, bringing a grisly end to a three-week manhunt. But police warned that more...
View ArticleChairman: DuPage County Election Commission showed 'incompetency' with delay...
The several-hour delay the DuPage County Election Commission faced Tuesday night in posting election results demonstrates the commission's "incompetency" and lack of preparation, said DuPage County...
View ArticleTuesday's vote forecasts bleak November for Rauner
If wealthy Illinois Republican Gov. Bruce Rauner finally hosts a post-primary “unity breakfast” — to put the party he smashed back together again — pay attention to the silverware: Ball-peen hammers...
View ArticleLollapalooza 2018 lineup: The Weeknd, Bruno Mars, Jack White among headliners
The Weeknd, Bruno Mars, Jack White, Arctic Monkeys, Travis Scott, the National, Vampire Weekend and Odesza will headline Lollapalooza. The lineup, announced Wednesday for the festival Aug. 2-5 in...
View ArticleFatal Lincoln Square fire caused by charcoal lighter used for cooking
A fire that trapped and killed a man in Lincoln Square was ignited by charcoal lighter that was being used for cooking, according to the Chicago Fire Department. The fire started about 1:40 p.m. and...
View ArticleLoyola vs. Nevada: Matchups, lineups, prediction for Thursday's Sweet 16 game
No. 7 Nevada (29-7) vs. No. 11 Loyola (30-5) 6:07 p.m. Thursday | CBS-2 South Region | Atlanta How they got here: The Ramblers, Missouri Valley Conference regular-season and tournament champions, beat...
View ArticleThe Bears have reason to care about the NFL's new catch rule now
Now that the Bears are threatening to display an actual NFL-caliber passing game, they need the NFL to fix the catch rule. Fix the reported fix of the catch rule, I should say. Because what has been...
View ArticleYour ultimate guide to Chicago race season
Spring is here, which means it's time to lace up your running shoes and support your favorite cause while putting your personal record to the test at one of Chicago's many races. Whether you're...
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