Illinois is bleeding residents, and changes to federal tax policy could make that even worse—particularly in wealthier suburbs like Oak Park, which could see a big drop in home values. Meanwhile, Chicago is adding jobs and downtown residents. Can this continue? UIC government expert David Merriman weighs in.
The hidden treasures of Chicago, the city’s bid to be a tennis hub, and the life of Luc Longley
She’s worked high-profile murder cases at 26th and Cal, but it was her college job that prepped her for her toughest audience.
You can run, but if John Frycek and his crew of private eyes are on your tail, good luck trying to hide.
The Cubs are probably going to be one of baseball’s best teams; the White Sox, probably one of its worst. But things are looking up for both franchises, making 2018 one to look forward to for fans of either team (or both).
Life expectancy in West Garfield Park is 16 years less than in the Loop. Now, a new initiative promises to reduce that gap by half by 2030. What will it take to reduce the gap?
The 23-year-old construction trainee in West Garfield Park explains how easy it is to get pulled into a gang—and how he got out.
The 18-year-old high school student in West Austin talks about growing up around violence and why she wants to start her own business.
The 39-year-old mother in East Garfield Park asks why all Chicagoans aren’t paying attention to the public health crisis on the West Side.
Darianna Jackson of West Garfield Park shares her love of cooking and the challenges of living on the West Side.
