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How Much Money Could Chicago Save By Reducing Violence?
Substantial anti-violence programs aren’t cheap, but neither is violence.
New Voice of the White Sox Says Law School Changed His Delivery
Jason Benetti on taking Hawk’s place, sports video games, and having cerebral palsy
Global Warming Could Be Worse for the Illinois Economy Than You Think
Coastal flooding gets lots of the attention, but corn- and soybean-dependent agricultural states in the Midwest could face downturns without adaptation.
Bucktown's New Swanky Sports Resort, By the Numbers
The newly expanded Midtown Athletic Club now features a hotel, Bloody Mary trolley, and more.
10 Stories You Should Read This Week
A once-in-several-lifetimes view from Carbondale, an oral history of NBA Jam, and looking at Illinois’s coal basin.
The Strange Numbers Behind the Cubs' Disappointing First Half
In 2016 the Cubs were very good against right-handed pitchers; this year, they’re terrible. Unfortunately, most pitchers are right handed.
Family Members Take Back Henrietta Lacks's Extraordinary Story
Her cells were harvested in 1951 without her consent—she died soon after, but the cells have gone on to save countless lives.
The Price of Compromise in Illinois Politics
A budget deal has been reached; Republicans have retreated to fight on another day. And they’re facing wrath for it.