10 things you might not know about extreme weather
Just a month ago, scientists announced that they'd found the coldest place on Earth: a high ridge in the East Antarctic Plateau where it was minus 136 degrees Fahrenheit. After...
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Keeping Illinois towns in their proper place
Until a tornado devastated part of Washington, Ill., about six weeks ago, many of us didn't know there was a Washington, Ill. But in fact, Washington is a long-established town...
10 things you might not know about immigration
One of the biggest issues looming when Congress returns from its holiday break is immigration reform. In honor of our nation built by immigrants, we give you our rich, well-sourced...
The Chicago Christmas Quiz
1. Which one of these Christmas characters was invented in Chicago? A. Ebenezer Scrooge B. Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer C. Frosty the Snowman D. The Grinch . 2. The warmest...
10 things you might not know about bicycles
By most accounts, the Divvy bike-sharing program has had a strong start, but it's likely to face a major test as it goes through its first Chicago winter. The Italian...
Review: ‘Finding the Dragon Lady’ by Monique Brinson Demery
What if the U.S. gave military support to a beleaguered foreign government and the country's first lady insulted the Americans as "little soldiers of fortune"? What if protesters starting setting...
Review: ‘Rush Revere and the Brave Pilgrims’ by Rush Limbaugh
Rush Limbaugh, the conservative radio host seen by some as a stalwart for American values and by others as a pox on Western civilization, has come out with the first...
Review: ‘Rush Revere and the Brave Pilgrims’ by Rush Limbaugh
Rush Limbaugh, the conservative radio host seen by some as a stalwart for American values and by others as a pox on Western civilization, has come out with the first...
10 things you might not know about apologies
What a sorry month. President Barack Obama has apologized for the troubled rollout of the Affordable Care Act. And Toronto Mayor Rob Ford seems to be on an apology tour,...
10 things you might not know about social media
While some social media outlets are dealing with issues of privacy (is the government reading our timelines?), Twitter is going public (with plans for an initial public stock offering). And...