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William J. Kelly Launches Bid for Chicago Mayor
There is one self-identified Republican in the growing field of candidates to be Chicago mayor. We hear his plans for the city.
Windy City Times’ Tracy Baim Named New Publisher of Chicago Reader
The struggling alt-weekly brings in a longtime Chicago journalist as publisher. Can she keep it afloat?
Aretha Franklin’s Chicago-Based Music Director Remembers the Queen of Soul
Meet Fred Nelson III, the Chicago man who performed with Aretha Franklin more than 200 times in the last years of her life.
Apple Unveils New Phones and Watches
Longtime Apple watcher and former Chicago Sun-Times columnist Andy Ihnatko weighs in on the tech giant’s newest offerings.
Community Reaction to Mayor Emanuel’s Announcement
From issues of police and violence, to community development and education, an assessment of Mayor Rahm Emanuel’s legacy.
Viewer Feedback: ‘Draft Horses Love to Work’
Readers respond enthusiastically to our story about a push to ban horse-drawn carriages in Chicago.
Viewer Feedback: ‘Isn’t The State One Big Casino?’
Readers react to the prospect of a casino in Chicago.
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