What the State's Heroin Bill Does—and Why It Has Bipartisan Support
Legislators have heard from those affected by the heroin crisis and seen the problem with their own eyes.
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Hillary Clinton's Emails Show a Staff Praising Her and Dissing Obama
The searchable messages from Clinton’s time as secretary of state include a lot of praise forwarded from staffers—and some pretty gross emails from her associates.
Essential Background on Rahm's Potential Property Tax Hike
Chicago has low property taxes compared to the rest of the state, but the state has high property taxes compared to the rest of the U.S. Where do we stand?
Meet the Chicago Millennials Who Started a Donald Trump Super PAC
Northwestern grads Dan Gallegos and Andrew Vlahakis have never met the candidate or been to a rally in person, but they’re determined to get Trump into the White House.
The Cult of Patrick Kane, and the Strangest Book I've Ever Read
Learning about the nature of the obsessive fan from My Steve Sax Connection.
10 Must-Read Stories for This Week in Chicago
Tennis on the South Side, the Dyett hunger strike, Jake Arrieta, and more
How Often Do Children Witness Violence in Chicago?
For the worst forms of violence, the majority may never witness it—but the minority that will is a substantial one.
Aaron Schock's Former Advisor Details the Congressman's Downfall—And His Own
Ben Cole was the first—and most bloodied—casualty of Aaron Schock’s downfall.
After 12 Days, Dyett Hunger Strike Continues
A day after Mayor Emanuel dismisses their demands, the 12 protesters take their response to City Hall.
Hunger Strikes By CPS Parents Have a History of Working
The tactic worked in Back of the Yards and Little Village. But activists in Bronzeville face difficult political and financial challenges in securing an open-enrollment high school to replace Dyett.