The Real Problem with Chicago's Shrinking Population
Recent Census numbers aren’t as bad as they sound—except for one major factor. Since 1980, Chicago has lost more than a quarter of its black population.
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How Violence Cascades Through Chicago
You’ve heard of gun violence described as a sickness, contagious to those with social ties. A new study shows how much time it takes to “infect” the next person, which could help us fight the disease.
The Stranger Who Got a Tattoo with Amy Krouse Rosenthal
In “You May Want to Marry My Husband,” Rosenthal mentioned a woman she met only once, at Family Tattoo in Chicago. That woman, Paulette Brooks, tells us her story.
What Friendship Means to Kids in Chicago's Violent Neighborhoods
Many students say they choose friends for protection or safety—they’re forced to think strategically in order to get by, a recent study shows.
How Do You Replace a Beloved 54-Year-Old Restaurant?
Maybe you can’t. The Gutierrezes tell the story of what happened after Nuevo León, cornerstone of Pilsen for over a half-century, burnt down.
10 Stories You Should Read This Week
The promise of a new West Side court, how to get your beer into a Chicago bar, and the Bears’ Trubisky Mystery.
Does Recreational Weed Have a Chance in Illinois?
The political tide has turned against marijuana in recent months. So why are two state lawmakers introducing a legalization bill now?
Former Fox News Pundit Who Accused Exec of Sexual Assault Returns to Chicago
Tamara Holder, a lawyer whose accusations led to the firing of a Fox News exec, wants to restart her civil rights practice here.
The Clothes You Abandon at the Dry Cleaner Can Now Go to a Good Cause
These two Naperville guys are galvanizing the dry cleaning industry to help former inmates look polished at job interviews.
How to Get 3,000 Pounds of Beef Jerky from Reno to Seattle
Jose Molina has a call in his headset, another on hold, and one coming in for his assistant, Enrique, who has stepped away from his desk. A trucker in the suburbs is calling to bid on a load from Libertyville to Nashville. A driver who had to pay for helpers to unload his trailer wants … Read more