What the $5 Divvy Membership Means for Chicago
Divvy’s new discount for low-income Chicagoans doesn’t just grant access to bike-share. It incentivizes it.
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Grading the Governor
Six months in, how is Governor Bruce Rauner doing? Spoiler alert: He needs improvement.
10 Must-Read Stories for This Week in Chicago
Woodlawn’s untapped economic potential, the city’s new Netflix tax, and more
Chicago's Suburbs Are Getting a Lot More Urbanized
New urbanism—denser neighborhoods built close to shopping, dining, and public transit—is resurging in the metro area
How the Tribune Saved America from Fourth of July Lockjaw
A turn-of-the-century data-journalism project by the paper created a movement to clean up the holiday and the scourge of “patriotic tetanus” that always followed it.
These Deep-Space Snapshots Could Help Retrace the Evolution of the Universe
Scientists at Fermilab are working on a five-year project with some really big cameras.
Illinois Doesn't Know Which Employees It Has to Pay with the Money It Doesn't Have
Under federal law, the state has to pay at least some of its employees minimum wage even in the event of a government shutdown. According to the comptroller, the state’s ancient digital infrastructure makes that impossible.
Chicago's Netflix Tax: Targeting the Cord Cutters?
As the city’s telecommunication-tax revenues crater, it’s implementing a new tax on cloud services and streaming media. It comes as a shock to many, but the city already taxes most of your leisure activities.
Here's the Deal With That Netflix Tax in Chicago
The city is instituting a new “cloud tax” to generate $12 million in revenue.
What Happens When a Firework Hits a Drone?
Depending on the spark, it could be nothing—or a flaming ball of wreckage. Here’s what to know before the Fourth of July.