More proof that there's never a dull moment in Chicago politics (even if turnout is disappointingly low): 20th Ward aldermanic candidate Che ''Rhymefest'' Smith announced via Twitter this morning that he would not be seeking a recount in Tuesday's runoff election between him and Ald. Willie Cochran. more ›

Richard Dent will have to wait at least one more year before being granted entry into the Pro Football Hall of Fame, after the list of latest inductees were announced on Saturday and his name remained off the list. The former Bears defensive lineman was a finalist for the sixth time in the last seven years, but once again failed to reach the threshold necessary for enshrinement in Canton. more ›

There's been a certain amnesia in the collective memory when it comes to the 2000 presidential election. Part of that can probably be traced to 9/11. The rest is pure buyer's remorse. And perhaps now that Bush has some of the lowest approval ratings ever recorded, it might be the perfect time to revisit that perverse moment, without precedent in modern US history, where for 36 days we weren't sure who our next president would be. more ›