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A Shot Of History: Ingredients Of The Chicago Speakeasy
The faux speakeasy is popping up everywhere these days, but what made the original Prohibition saloon work?
So, why did it take so long for it to be Mayor Jane Byrne's turn?
It took decades for Chicago's first and only female mayor to land an official honor from City Council. Is there a reason it took so long?
Compare: Illinois Governor Candidates' Views On Concealed Carry
A concerned citizen poses questions about violence and the state’s new law allowing people to carry concealed guns. We find a surprising lack of consensus among the candidates and researchers, too.
How Much Road Salt Ends Up In Lake Michigan?
Now that our wicked winter’s ending, we look at whether there’s any fallout from flinging so much salt around.
Just How Bad Is This Chicago Winter?
This winter has felt like one for the ages, but is it really one of Chicago’s worst?
Gulp! How Chicago Gobbled Its Neighbors
Our animated map shows how Chicago grew from lakeside outpost to booming metropolis over the course of a century.
Hosting the enemy: Our WWII POW camps
Daring escapes, unexpected romance and more true stories from German prisoners held in our area.
Neon No More: Lincoln Avenue's Motel Row
Here’s the evolution of the Lincoln Avenue motels, from sensible to seedy to retro spectacle.
Who's Behind Those Eyes?
The Chicago International Film Festival’s logo has intrigued movie buffs for decades. But is that Charlie Chaplin? Liza Minelli? Here’s the backstory.
Should We Use The 'L Word' For Jane Addams?
The Progressive Era activist was many things: a Nobel Peace Prize winner, a social reformer, a feminist. But what about ... a lesbian? And, just why should we know in the first place?