Lawmakers Expand Rehabilitation Services to People Who've Committed Violent Crimes
A bill signed this week could increase the number of individuals in court-ordered programs by 50 percent — and drastically reduce Illinois’s state prison population.
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Rahm Is Using Lincoln Yards to Score Points with Two Core Voting Blocs
In moving a city garage to Englewood to make way for the development, the mayor appeases his two most important constituencies.
10 Stories You Should Read Right Now
Elon Musk’s shaky plans for the O’Hare train, the 1968 DNC police riots, Minding the Gap, and more.
Glossary of Half-Truths in Chicago Apartment Listings
“Queen-size bedroom,” eh?
What Are Those Silo-Looking Buildings on Lake Michigan?
Chicago solves the mystery.
What Should We Rename the Hancock Center?
Sterling Bay recently bought much of the building — and will likely shop the naming rights. Here are a few ideas to get things rolling.
Why Is Motorola Leaning into its Chicago Roots?
The Chinese-owned company is leading the race to 5G — and rebranding as a home-grown Midwestern product along the way.
Chicago Has Some Pretty Bananas Street Names
From Hurlbut St. to Carondolet Ave., the city’s wonkiest odonyms
Three Spots to Watch the Air and Water Show that Aren't the Beach
See this year’s annual spectacle, running August 18 to 19, without having to brave the lakefront crowds.
PAWS Chicago’s 16th Annual Pet-Friendly Beach Party!
500 people — and 125 good puppers — turned out for the party at Castaways.