Awhile back, a study by the prominent sociologist Edward Glaeser claimed we were seeing the "end of the segregated century"; Glaeser emphasized the increasing diversity of Chicago, among other things.

Gerald Reed says he confessed to a double murder, which he later retracted, after being repeatedly kicked and stomped – he has maintained his innocence but has been behind bars for 28 years On 3 ...

Chicago’s premier footrace, now called the LaSalle Bank Chicago Marathon, celebrates its 25th anniversary and 25th running Oct. 13. This is the 13th installment of a series catching up with the race’s ...

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