Chicago
‘Department of Revenge’: Bondi accused of turning office into weapon for Trump as troops land in Chicago
As National Guard troops gathered in a Chicago suburb on the president’s orders, his attorney-general clashed with Democrat senators during a fiery four-hour hearing in Washington.
- Alanna Durkin Richer, Eric Tucker and Stephen Groves
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‘Rhetorical Whac-A-Mole’: Judge blocks Trump from sending National Guard to Oregon
A federal court ruled that the US president could not deploy troops to a city he has described as ‘war-ravaged’.
The US suburb dominated by one of the world’s greatest architects
In the Chicago suburb of Oak Park lies a trove of work in the Prairie Style that is a delight to behold.
- Caroline Gladstone
The unassuming parish where a future pope was once an altar boy
Sport is religion in Chicago. The biggest question locals had here once Cardinal Robert Prevost became the new pope was which baseball team he supported.
- Michael Koziol
Twenty things that surprise first-time visitors to Chicago
More than the home of the Bulls, the Cubs and the deep-dish pizza, the Windy City has plenty of quirks – and delights – for first-timers to uncover.
- Kylie McLaughlin
I’m a pizza snob. But I still loved this city’s notorious deep-dish pizza
Are you guilty of hating Chicago’s infamous deep-dish pizza before you’ve even tried a slice? Then read on, fellow pizza snobs.
- Kylie McLaughlin
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Airline review: This premium economy has one of the world’s cosiest sky-cradles
This long-haul is nearly 16 hours, but I managed to sleep for six of them and wake up in time for breakfast.
- Kylie McLaughlin
- ★★★★
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Airline review: Faultless service and dining on Air New Zealand’s unique US route
It may not be the most modern business class in operation today, but it’s still the most cosy and easiest way to get to Chicago from Australia.
- Kylie McLaughlin
Van Gisbergen wins NASCAR debut in series’ first street race
The former Supercars champion won a wet and wild race in downtown Chicago which was shortened after historic rainfall delayed the start.
The Freehand, Chicago review: A quirky stay inspired by summer camps
This fun establishment that matches the energy of the most fun city in America.
- Riley Wilson