Has Chicago’s Plastic Bag Ban Helped?
A year in, the ban on thin plastic bags has not played out as expected.
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How the Party of Lincoln Lost Virtually the Entire Black Vote in 88 Years
In 1928, The Chicago Defender warned the GOP that it was in danger of alienating African-Americans. They didn’t listen, and the fall came fast.
Why Did Facebook Issue a "Safety Check" for Violent Crime in Chicago?
The “community-generated” alert was sent to people who had posted about a Back of the Yards shooting, and it spread from there, Facebook says.
How Can We Stop the Violence? This Program Works, Even in Juvenile Detention
Teaching kids to think slowly can stop crime before it starts.
A Very, Very Brief History of the Obama Library Site Selection
It came down to a lakefront site near a world-famous museum versus an el-stop site in one of the city’s poorest neighborhoods. The winner should come as no surprise.
10 Great Stories to Read This Week
Michael Jordan speaks up for black lives, profiles on two rising Chicago political stars, and the search for the perfect local cider
Rahm Is Hosting the "Hot Party" at the DNC Tomorrow Night
Is Rahm making a comeback? Maybe; he’s hosting the buzziest party in Philly.
Noted Philanthropist, Saxophonist Scores Plum Seat Next to Toni Preckwinkle
Among the surprises at Day 1 of the Democratic National Convention was the sight of a candidate’s spouse seated next to Chicago’s most powerful person, Cook County President Toni Preckwinkle. The man, the founder of the Clinton Foundation and a former resident of Arkansas, wore a sharp blue suit and American-flag tie. The two were spotted … Read more
The Way We Talk About Things Is More Partisan Than Ever
The GOP’s “Contract With America” started a change in political language that’s only grown in a divided era.