‘The Franchise’ podcast chronicles 60 years of Jewish athletes and sports fans
Tablet Magazine produces the eight-episode series.
Sarah Stark
Reset Temporary Producer
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Chicago reaches $10 million settlement with Uber Eats
The city might still take Grubhub and DoorDash to court over deceptive practices.
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Julianne Sitch becomes first woman to coach an NCAA men’s soccer team to title
The UChicago men’s soccer team ended an undefeated season on a high note.
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Spotify tracks our listening data and we like it… kind of.
But do you know everything they do with your info?
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Congress quashed a rail strike by forcing a deal between workers and bosses
The agreement grants rail workers additional paid leave and higher wages, but it falls short of meeting key demands of some union members.
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Chicago will elect police district councils in February. Here’s what to know.
The councils are the next step in the city’s new plan for police oversight.
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Struggling — and coping — with grief during the holidays
“Grieving means that our ability to live with that grief will change overtime, that we will learn what we can do to comfort ourselves.“
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The race is on for mayor of Chicago. Here’s what you need to know.
There are 11 people vying for the position of mayor of Chicago — and petition challenges will only narrow the field.
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Elevated Access takes abortion rights skyward
Why hundreds of pilots are volunteering to fly patients across state lines.
