Lessons From Lee Elia’s Rant
The former Cubs manager, who died last month, is best remembered for an expletive-filled tirade that left a lasting impression on this fan.
All Stories
Unlovable Losers
Chicago’s sports teams find themselves at a nadir, a place that feels all too familiar for local fans.
The Enchanted Life of a Hotel
To know the history of the Morrison is to know the history of this city.
My Father, the Negotiator
Herbie Cohen wasn’t just any negotiator — he was the world’s most famous. And his lessons weren’t lost on his son.
Why Home Alone Still Hits Home
North Shore native Rich Cohen on the Christmas classic
Review: ‘Chicago Bears: A Decade-by-Decade History’
Now and then, you reach a moment when the only decent thing for the world to do is stop spinning. Still the clocks. Freeze time. For those of us who...
Why the 1985 Bears Were So Perfect for Chicago
In an excerpt from his new book, 'Monsters: The 1985 Chicago Bears and the Wild Heart of Football,' Glencoe native Rich Cohen remembers growing up with a team that destroyed...
CRIMINAL ELEMENTS
Who would think a nice boy from Glencoe, who graduated from New Trier High School, would be fascinated by mobsters? But stories of the underworld, told by his Brooklyn-born father,...