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The end of the Vietnam War was also a turning point for protest songs
The departure in 1975 of the last Americans from Vietnam didn't only end a tragic chapter in the history of the two countries ...
Trump will pay his respects to a pope who publicly and pointedly disagreed with him on some issues
President Donald Trump will be among more than 50 heads of state and other dignitaries attending the funeral for Pope Francis ...
State of public transit won't change until it's a priority
Public transit is a public good. But the CTA, in particular, suffers from flimsy leadership, ghost buses and crime. That ...
The Plant: Old Chicago meatpacking facility recycled into closed-loop business model
The Plant, as it's called now, was a former meatpacking facility in Chicago's Back of the Yards neighborhood. But instead of a crumbling, old plant, Edel had a vision of sustainability and innovation.
Offices in the Loop and beyond are being converted to apartments. Can the city do more?
Developers and city officials view the conversions as an opportunity to transform downtown Chicago into a full-fledged ...