Wells Community Academy in West Town has many problems—and some rare successes. Can it survive?
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MMA’s only out transgender pro lets her guard down
MMA’s only out transgender pro Fallon Fox is a devastating force in the ring and when she’s advocating for trans rights.
Posted inArts & Culture
Chicago League of Lady Arm Wrestlers takes it over the top
Chicago League of Lady Arm Wrestlers takes it over the top
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A step fast-forward for radio news?
Rivet News Radio aims to spare listeners the clutter of the news.
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This week’s Chicagoan: Trevor Burke, stand-up comic, age 11
This week’s Chicagoan is Trevor Burke, an 11-year-old stand-up comedian.
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The man who transformed high school baseball on the south side
Will the coach who transformed high school baseball on the south side finally get the recognition he deserves?
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Are baseball predictions—and by extension our annual Golden BAT awards—falling out of fashion?
Are baseball predictions—and by extension our annual Golden BAT awards—falling out of fashion?
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The story behind the story of the game that changed college basketball
The story behind the story about the 1963 game that changed college basketball
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People Issue 2012: Kayce Ataiyero, the GM
Chicago Steam general manager: “Even as a lifelong basketball fan I didn’t appreciate how complex the business is.”
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All or nothing as usual for White Sox
The White Sox and Detroit Tigers face one last grudge match after the Tigers trim the Sox’ lead to one game
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Tossing the pigskin around all week long on the Bleader
This week’s Variations on a Theme asks, “Are you ready for some football?”
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Fake Olympics: Bake Olympics edition
Did Olympics commercials really inspire me to my own act of Olympian greatness?