10 things you might not know about 1968
The Chicago History Museum has opened an exhibit about the year 1968, truly a tumultuous 366 days — yes, it was a leap year — not only because of the...
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10 things you might not know about selfies
Should we be ashamed of our selfies? Everyone seems to be so self-obsessed these days, capturing their own images for posterity, or for their smartphones at least. A selfie from...
Review: ‘Rebel Yell’ by S.C. Gwynne
The day after Confederate Gen. Thomas "Stonewall" Jackson's victory at Cedar Mountain, he stepped out of his tent and saw a Union prisoner of war trying to pluck hairs from...
‘Obama College Prep’ blocked, but lots of other things bear his name
A Chicago high school won't be named after President Barack Obama after all, the city announced Thursday. But plenty of other things have been named in honor of the Chicagoan...
10 things you might not know about robots
The movie "Wall-E," a futuristic tale of a trash-compacting robot, has become a money-making machine at the box office. Here are some key components of robotics: 1. The word robot,...
Misspelling Rahm Emanuel’s name
As Tanzanian President Jakaya Kikwete prepares to visit Chicago next week, a Tanzanian diplomat sent a message to Chicago media referring to "Mayor Rahm Emmanuel." Uh-oh. Not good to misspell...
10 things you might not know about wine
Last Sunday, a front-page Tribune story examined the friendship of Democratic Mayor Rahm Emanuel and Republican governor candidate Bruce Rauner and included a photo of them each carrying a bottle...
10 things you might not know about the lottery
Gov. Pat Quinn decided this month not to take any more chances with Northstar Lottery Group, the company that runs the Illinois Lottery, after it fell far short of promised...
9 things Rahm Emanuel and Karen Lewis have in common
Chicago Teachers Union President Karen Lewis has emerged as Mayor Rahm Emanuel's chief antagonist — and as a possible challenger in next year's mayoral election. Yet the bitter rivals have...
From the archives: Class warfare in Chicago
Chicago has experienced nearly two centuries of class warfare, featuring the Lager Beer Riot, the Haymarket tragedy and the South Side "welfare queen."