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A gregarious man with a mission, a complex personality, hard-nosed politician, he strode from the pulpits of politics to the precipice of the Oval Office, paving the way along…
South African artists taking over Chicago, Bonteheuwel style
The city has long had a fascination with South African jazz — and now with its visual artists
Black, gay woman elected Chicago mayor in historic vote
Lori Lightfoot, a 56-year-old former federal prosecutor and practicing lawyer was elected as Chicago mayor
Obama to deliver farewell address in Chicago on January 10
The United States president’s successor, Republican Donald Trump, will be sworn into office on January 20.
Chicago, Spike Lee’s kind of town?
The next Spike Lee joint needs to do more than add to the growing list of reductive and voyeuristic features and documentaries about the tough city.
Give us some of that Chicago bite
Literary reportage adds to the hard facts a nearly forgotten texture that rewards savouring.
Chef Charlie Trotter dead at 54
Award-winning chef Charlie Trotter – whose name is synonymous with gourmet cuisine – has died at the age of 54.
Obama’s support for gun control has roots in Chicago
Chicago is plagued by deadly shootings where as many children die from guns every four months as were killed at the school shooting in Connecticut.
Murder trial of singer’s slain family begins
Singer Jennifer Hudson is one of 300 potential witnesses in the trial of her then brother-in-law, which started on Monday.
Obama’s ex-enforcer wins Chicago mayor crown
United States President Barack Obama’s ex-enforcer Rahm Emanuel was crowned mayor of Chicago on Tuesday.
Tearing knickers off with a growl
“Howlin’ Wolf was the most distinctive of Chicago’s blues singers: his demonic howl was legendary”.
Obama love flows for Chicago at 2016 Games vote
US President Barack Obama let his love for Chicago flow in a bid to capture the 2016 Olympic Games from rivals Rio, Tokyo and Madrid at Friday’s vote.
Rio, Chicago favoured in IOC’s 2016 evaluation
Rio de Janeiro and Chicago’s chances of hosting the 2016 Olympics were boosted on Wednesday as they appeared to come out tops in the IOC’s evaluation.
‘Obama factor’ might give Chicago Olympic edge
Spain’s IOC representative thinks US President Barack Obama has the chance to get the 2016 Olympics for his home city, Chicago.
IOC says Chicago 2016 bid is ‘strong’
The Chicago bid for the 2016 Summer Games is strong and impressive, the chair of the International Olympic Committee’s evaluation commission said.