[Chicago politicians are already denouncing the Bank of America pledge to fund Black history programs as] miniscule. ... a poor showing for an institution of this magnitude.

Personal History ... I loved the first few chapters where she describes America's wealthy politicians and their inner circles. And the tracing of American politics...

History is usually told from the top down by politicians and academics. This is history as told through the voices and stories of everyday people.

We're building this area between Milwaukee and Chicago as the best of both worlds. We're just excited to bring another high-profile event here.

It's very, very important symbolically to have Chicago become smoke free because it's the leader in the Midwest and it will have a trickle down effect. This is part of a national trend this is just now starting in the Midwest.

unsettling that we have to be reminded of the plight of the poor in America in this manner.