What Happened the Last Time a Chicago Cop Was Charged with Murder
In July 1980, three Chicago cops were charged with murder in the fatal beating of a mentally ill man arrested for smoking on an El train.
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Here Are the 10 Stories You Should Read This Week
1. More Than Police Bullets Killed Laquan McDonald The 17-year-old was a ward of the state, had twice been removed from his home by DCFS, and was allegedly molested in foster homes. But he was in school, working, and on track before his death. The Sun-Times profiles his short life. 2. Gliniewicz’s Final Hours As … Read more
Chicago’s RefugeeOne Is Ready to Help More Syrians
The nonprofit helps refugees learn English and adjust to American life.
Poll: What's The Most Memorable Thing That Happened in Chicago This Year?
The year is almost coming to an end, and what a year 2015 has been for Chicago—historic sports runs, unexpected run-offs, and a movie so controversial the trailer alone had people apoplectic.
Why Dan Hynes Thinks Martin O'Malley Can Beat Hillary
The former Illinois comptroller was one of the first politicians to back Barack Obama when Hillary looked like a shoo-in for the White House. Now he thinks the former Maryland governor can pull off a similar upset.
The Trib Shows How the Speed Cameras Are a Mess. Is There a Better Way?
It’s a mess of the administration’s making, but one that reflects our conflicted priorities about pedestrian safety in America.
The Surprising Ways That Segregation Affects Chicago’s Children
A Columbia University sociologist spent time with students at four different high schools to learn how they navigate a city divided by race, class, and opportunity.
How the GOP Lost the Muslim Vote
Republican governors trying to stop Syrian refugees from settling in their states is the latest point of tension between the GOP and American Muslims. It didn’t have to be this way.
10 Must-Read Stories for This Week in Chicago
Chicagoans of the Year, Tyshawn Lee, Union Station, and more
How the Thompson Center and Tribune Tower Stack Up
The two iconic buildings are both on the market