‘In The Zone’ Highlights Chicagoan’s Education Efforts at Home and Abroad
A West Side native is lifting kids out of poverty and into better school zones. We meet Terrance Wallace, whose InZone Project is the subject of a 2018 documentary premiering in Chicago this week.
Not Guilty: Senate Acquits Trump of Impeachment Charges
President Donald Trump won impeachment acquittal Wednesday in the U.S. Senate, bringing to a close only the third presidential trial in American history with votes that split the country, tested civic norms and fed the tumultuous 2020 race for the White House.
Chicago Artist Edo Wants to Light Up the World With Color
From clothing to digital art to painting, Chicago artist Edo sees color in all forms. “Color is my thing,” he says. “I want it to light up a room.”
Crain’s Headlines: United Buys Flight School to Tackle Pilot Shortage
The Chicago-based airline says it’s purchasing Westwind School of Aeronautics in Phoenix to tackle a talent pipeline problem that it will face for at least a decade.
US Appeals Court Judge Gives America a Civics Lesson
Meet Judge Douglas Ginsburg, the Chicago native and former Supreme Court nominee who has a new PBS special.
Iowa Caucus Mess Raises New Concerns About Election Security
The long-awaited Iowa caucuses ended in chaos. Citing “inconsistencies” with a new mobile app, Democrats delayed releasing results until Tuesday afternoon. Just how secure are the elections going into the 2020 presidential race?
National Park Photographer Completes His Portfolio with Visit to Indiana Dunes
QT Luong is renowned for his photos of the country’s national parks. In 2019, he photographed what was then the newest national park: the Indiana Dunes.
Could Springfield Pass the Clean Energy Jobs Act This Session?
Gov. J.B. Pritzker and Illinois lawmakers are signaling they could be ready to pass legislation that eventually moves the state to 100% renewable energy. A look at how that might happen.
Crain’s Headlines: Sagging High-End Home Sales in 2020
Not a single home in the Chicago area sold for $4 million or more in January. It’s another piece of evidence that the top of the residential real estate market has sagged dramatically.
Baseball Season Preview: Jason Benetti, Len Kasper on White Sox, Cubs in 2020
With spring training right around the corner, we look to the coming season with White Sox broadcaster Jason Benetti and Cubs broadcaster Len Kasper.
Trump Faces Accusers: What to Watch During His Big Speech
On the brink of his Senate acquittal, President Donald Trump will be unleashing “relentless optimism” during his third State of the Union address, a speech designed to pivot from his impeachment to his drive for reelection.
For the First Time, You Can Fill Out Your Census Form Online
The U.S. census goes mobile and modern. How else it will work – and why government leaders say the stakes are high.
Social Life Without the Buzz? It’s the ‘Sober Curious’ Movement
Taking a break from alcohol after the holidays has become known as the “dry January” trend. But now that January is over, some people are extending their sobriety, trying out a social life that’s not dependent on alcohol.
