The 312 - Chicago

Will Pat Quinn Legalize Medical Marijuana in Illinois?

The beleaguered governor doesn't have a lot to lose by implementing the state's strict bill, which just passed the Senate.

Posted yesterday at 4:20 p.m.

Domestic Violence Is Alarmingly Common in Chicago

Arrests for domestic battery are almost as frequent as drug charges. And violence at home leads to violence on the streets.

Posted yesterday at 1:00 p.m.

Watch These Lovely Chicago Timelapse Videos

Arne Wossnik's timelapse videos take you from a bird's-eye view at the top of the Hancock to a bug's-eye view in the Osaka Garden in Jackson Park.

Posted yesterday at 10:00 a.m.

The Midwest Has an Exploding Manure Foam Crisis

Scientists are asking why foaming pig manure, once a rare event, has recently blown up so many Midwestern barns. The only cure? Medical-grade cow antacid.

Posted Thursday at 4:45 p.m.

Would Moving the Capital to Chicago Make Illinois Less Corrupt?

It might help—state governments can sometimes be more corrupt when the capital is far away from the major cities.

Posted Thursday at 2:45 p.m.

These Bloomingdale Trail Renderings Look Amazing

The images show what an architect like Michael Van Valkenburgh is capable of doing with a big park plan in Chicago.

Posted Thursday at 12:00 p.m.

Please Save Us From Slot Machines at Chicago Airports

What could be worse than a long delay at O'Hare? A long delay at O'Hare, set to the "Wheel of Fortune" theme music.

Posted Thursday at 10:45 a.m.

Why is CPS Closing an ‘Average’ School?

A math teacher at Leif Ericson elementary claims that his school, scheduled to be shut down, is better than many of the CPS schools that aren't being closed.

Posted Wednesday at 5:15 p.m.