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7 spooky places to visit this October
The Week Recommends These spots are perfect for scaredy cats, ghost hunters and everyone in between
By Catherine Garcia Published
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7 museum exhibitions to see this fall
The Explainer Keith Haring, Yayoi Kusama and Hokusai are the stars of major exhibitions
By Catherine Garcia Published
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Underground warming is a 'silent hazard' for densely built cities
Speed Read
By Devika Rao Published
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DNC 2024: Is Chicago the right choice?
Talking Point Was tapping the Windy City a strategic move for the party, or a missed opportunity?
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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Chicago beats bids from Atlanta and NYC to host 2024 Democratic convention
Speed Read
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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Brandon Johnson: The rise of Chicago's next leader
In the Spotlight How a teacher and Cook County board commissioner found his way to City Hall
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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Progressive candidate Brandon Johnson wins Chicago mayoral race
Speed Read
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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Is it time to stop dyeing the Chicago River green for St. Patrick's Day?
Instant Opinion The sharpest opinions on the debate from around the web
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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Why did Lori Lightfoot lose her re-election bid?
Today's Big Question The incumbent mayor is on the outs. What caused her 'spectacular fall' and who might replace her?
By Theara Coleman, The Week US Published
Today's Big Question -
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot loses re-election bid
Speed Read
By Catherine Garcia, The Week US Published
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Will a tough-on-crime message resonate in lightning-rod Chicago?
Speed Read What the city's debate on crime tells us on a national level
By David Faris Published
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Illinois becomes 9th state to ban assault rifles
Speed Read
By Devika Rao, The Week US Published
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Judge dismisses $1 billion bias lawsuit against McDonald's
Speed Read
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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The teenage gorilla with an addiction to smartphones
In the Spotlight Amare, the 16-year-old ape, has screen time cut after spending ‘hours’ looking at visitors’ phones
By The Week Staff Published
In the Spotlight