The Stonewall riots in New York City started the modern gay rights movement (at least, they did in the popular imagination). A new exhibition at Wrightwood 659 challenges how we think of Stonewall’s place in history.
Stories by Nick Blumberg
Web Extra, The Week in Review: Trump’s Pardon, Emanuel’s Legacy
Paris Schutz and guests discuss President Donald Trump’s pardon of disgraced former Sun-Times publisher Conrad Black, and assess some of Emanuel’s legacy ahead of Monday’s inauguration.
The Week in Review: Lightfoot’s Ambitious Agenda
Mayor-elect Lori Lightfoot says she plans to blow up politics as usual. Springfield races toward the end of the spring session with huge issues up in the air. And another Chicago alderman is arrested.
Restoring the Morgan Park Home of Rotary International’s Founder
An iconic volunteer organization has a worldwide reach – and Chicago roots. We take a look inside the renovations underway at the home of Rotary International founder Paul Harris.
‘We Made Uranium!’ Goes Inside Weird World of UChicago Scavenger Hunt
Elephants, uranium and the oddest wedding you’ve ever seen: A new book takes readers inside the unusual world of the University of Chicago scavenger hunt.
Former Homeland Security Chief Asks, ‘How Safe Are We?’
How safe is America from terror attacks and other threats? Former Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano talks about whether the U.S. has gotten safer since the 9/11 terror attacks.
Rainy Week Tests Chicago Stormwater Management
Ready for even more rain? A look at how local tunnels and reservoirs handled the wettest week in years – and what’s next.
The Week in Review: Income Tax Overhaul Inches Forward
Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s tax overhaul sails through the Senate. Heavy rains test flood-control fixes. Mayor-elect Lori Lightfoot preps for a summer violence spike, and the Cubs prep for division rival St. Louis.
World’s Fastest Supercomputer Being Built at Argonne National Lab
From brain mapping to climate modeling and beyond: the potential impact of a new supercomputer being developed in the Chicago area.
Supreme Court Hears Arguments Over Census Citizenship Question
The Supreme Court heard arguments Tuesday on whether the 2020 census should ask about citizenship. Observers say the justices appear divided along ideological lines, giving an edge to the proposed change.
Chicago Health Officials Tracking Potentially Deadly Fungus
Cases of Candida auris in Chicago have been treatable with antifungal medications, says the chief medical officer for the city’s Department of Public Health.
Valerie Jarrett Outlines ‘Journey to the West Wing’ in New Memoir
Before she became the longest-serving White House adviser ever, Valerie Jarrett was a shy, bullied girl. She tells us about her new memoir, “Finding My Voice.”
Why Illinois Spends So Much Money on School Administration
Illinois spends more per pupil on school administration than almost every other state in the union, according to a new report. What the state is doing to address spending.
Tracing American Fashion from ‘Silver Screen to Mainstream’
The 1930s were a defining decade for the U.S. At the Chicago History Museum, a new exhibit explores part of that era’s history you might not think of: fashion.
How Black Leaders Unintentionally Contributed to Mass Incarceration
Author James Forman Jr. talks about his Pulitzer Prize-winning book, “Locking Up Our Own: Crime and Punishment in Black America.”
Sales Dry Up for Boeing’s Grounded 737 Max Jets
Lawsuits mount and sales tumble in the aftermath of two deadly crashes involving Boeing’s 737 Max jet. Can the company repair its reputation? Commercial pilot Rob Mark weighs in.
The Week in Review: Mayor-Elect Lightfoot Prepares to Take Charge
Lori Lightfoot secures a historic election. City Council moves to the left. Cook County State’s Attorney Kim Foxx faces more heat. And the Cubs’ bullpen implodes.
Web Extra, The Week in Review: Emanuel’s Term Winds Down
Paris Schutz and guests discuss the loose ends in the final weeks of Mayor Rahm Emanuel’s term, including the Lincoln Yards TIF and the new police and fire academy.
How Will Runoff Election Results Impact Chicago Politics?
Candidates are making their final sprint toward Tuesday’s runoff election. Will voters show up? Carol Marin leads a political roundtable with three journalists who have followed the race closely.
Web Extra, The Week in Review: Emanuel’s Legacy
Eddie Arruza and guests discuss an assessment by veteran city hall reporter Fran Spielman of the frenzied final stretch of Mayor Rahm Emanuel’s term and why she believes Emanuel is “obsessed” with his legacy.
The Week in Review: Shock and Anger After Smollett Charges Dropped
Jussie Smollett is cleared of all felonies, leaving the mayor and police superintendent livid – and the Cook County state’s attorney under fire. And in election news, a new poll shows a lopsided race for mayor.
Surprising Outcome in Smollett Case Provokes Anger from Mayor, Police Superintendent
We discuss the legal underpinnings of the stunning move by prosecutors to drop all charges against “Empire” actor Jussie Smollett, and how media coverage of the case has played out.
The Choice for Mayor 2019: Toni Preckwinkle
As the April 2 runoff eletion nears, we take an in-depth look at Toni Preckwinkle’s path from high school history teacher to political power player.
Illinois Senate Democratic, Republican Leaders on Budget Priorities
Gov. J.B. Pritzker struck a bipartisan tone in his budget speech. What the top Democrat and Republican in the state Senate think of his proposal.
Web Extra, The Week in Review: Impact of Jussie Smollett
Eddie Arruza and guests take a dive deep into the broader impact of the Jussie Smollett case.
