Beto O’Rourke’s Chicago Connection: His Wife, Amy
The candidate's spouse spent a chunk of her childhood in Hyde Park, the daughter of "Warren Buffett of real estate" Bill Sanders.
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Kim Foxx Wants to Tell You a Story
In her mission to reform a tarnished office, the high-wattage Cook County state's attorney is reaching deep into her past.
On the Life and Death of My Brother, Dickie
Richard Greenberg was one of the great movie-title artists of all time, responsible for Alien, Lethal Weapon, The Untouchables, The Matrix, and more. And his artistic life started with coloring...
Q&A: Fritz Kaegi On What He'll Face as Cook County Assessor
The Hyde Park-reared mutual-fund manager beat powerful incumbent Joe Berrios handily in the primary. Can he fix the problems that made his victory possible?
Could a Political Newcomer Unseat Illinois's Most Conservative Democrat?
Marie Newman might be the perfect person (at the perfect time) to take down seven-term congressman Dan Lipinski.
Daniel Biss on His “Fight for the Soul” of the Democratic Party
The gubernatorial candidate discusses his views on Mike Madigan, leaving the University of Chicago to run for the Illinois House, and juggling flaming torches.
Chris Kennedy on Mike Madigan, His Big Family, and Not Dying Alone
The Democratic gubernatorial candidate explains why he hasn’t gotten much support from the party’s leaders, and why he wants to be governor.
Your 50th High School Reunion Will Be Much Better than Your 20th
Take it from someone who went to both. At 68, the night will be devoid of the one-upmanship and brag boards of your earlier reunions.
J.B. Pritzker on Bruce, Blago, and Being a Billionaire
The Democratic candidate for governor discusses the Illinois GOP, campaigning for Hillary, and more.
Obama Whistles Constantly, and Other Things You'll Learn from His Speechwriter's Memoir
David Litt's book, Thanks, Obama: My Hopey Changey White House Years (HarperCollins), is out September 19.