Would Term Limits Save or Doom Our State Legislature?
In the state budget fight, term limits a potentially valuable trade chip between the legislature and the governor. But will they have any effect on Springfield?
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“The Collection: Where Art Meets Fashion” Launch
On Wednesday, November 16, Fashion Outlets of Chicago celebrated the launch of its revitalized art program, “THE COLLECTION: Where Art Meets Fashion.” Over the next four years, THE COLLECTION will include annual commissions, rotating exhibitions, and more.
How Actual Broken Windows Make Us Worse People
An intriguing experiment inspired by broken-windows theory suggests that seeing disorder makes people more likely to cheat, and makes cheaters worse.
Chicago's Not-Too-Distant Nazi Past
In the 1960s and ’70s, Nazis marched the streets of Chicago and its suburbs—to protest black residents moving in. We spoke with the lawyer that defended their First Amendment right.
Here Are This Week’s 10 Must-Read Stories
The limits of sanctuary cities, a history of KKK in Chicago, and a profile of Cardinal Cupich
A Legendary Documentary Studio Tackles the Illinois Budget Crisis
Kartemquin Films is teaming up with In These Times to tell the stories of those affected by the impasse as another budget fight looms.
Artist Eve Alfillé Celebrates Opening of “Helios”
“Helios” is a success! Guests who attended the opening celebration at the Eve Alfillé Gallery & Studio on November 19 were charmed by Eve’s new series of sun-inspired art jewelry—several pieces were quickly snapped up! Revelers also enjoyed bubbly beverages, live music by international guitarist Michael Sud, and raffle prizes. The “Helios” exhibit continues through … Read more
The Ku Klux Klan Was Successful in 1920s Chicago (But Mostly as a Con)
The white-supremacist organization courted white-collar professionals and made millions off them. But when Indiana’s Grand Dragon went to prison for the murder of his girlfriend, the multilevel marketing scheme collapsed.
10 Stories You Should Read This Week
The scarcity of CPS librarians, abuse in state-licensed group homes, and a new fleet of all-electric buses
Fifth Annual BIG Bash Was a BIG Success!
On Saturday, November 12, 2016, more than 450 young professionals gathered at Harold Washington Library for the fifth annual BIG Bash, presented by Ulta Beauty. The evening was hosted by the Leadership Board of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metropolitan Chicago and was the most successful BIG Bash yet, bringing in more than $157,000 for … Read more