Chicago: Not the Murder Capital, Never Has Been
The city’s romanticized gangland past has given it a reputation, not entirely deserved, as a particularly murderous place.
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There’s Going to Be a Hearing on Chicago’s Crime Stats
Months ago, the city council called for a hearing on the reliability of Chicago’s crime data. It’s going down tomorrow—with Superintendent Garry McCarthy presenting.
What's Wrong with Illinois's Economy?
The Rust Belt is rebounding, led by manufacturing gains in the auto industry—and leaving behind the less car-dependent Land of Lincoln.
10 Stories Everyone in Chicago Should Read This Week
A look inside the Edgewater Beach Apartments, a Logan Square SRO, a Chicago neighborhood facing a new threat of gang violence, and more—including what it’s like to live on an indie filmmaker’s salary.
The Future of Transportation in Chicago
Airplanes on the lake, a bike superskyway, trains galore—and more bold ideas to reimagine how you get around the city.
Failed Dreams
Chicago’s transit history is littered with grand plans that never quite got off the ground.
Listen to the Man Who Built the Purple Hotel
One of the Internet’s best podcasts talks with the architect of Chicagoland’s most (in)famous buildings.
Stella Summer Music Series 2014 at Packing House
July 16, 2014—Chicagoans joined together for Chicago magazine’s second Stella Summer Music Series event at Packing House, which featured a special acoustic performance by Great Divide. Guests enjoyed complimentary Stella Artois and Stella Artois Cidre, passed bites, and live music.
How Health and Housing Relate to Crime in Chicago
Low birth weight, childhood lead poisoning, pre-term births, and infant mortality rate all go hand in hand with the crime rate—but there are significant differences in how neighboring communities are affected.
What the Investigation of Newark's Police Department Means for Garry McCarthy
The U.S. Justice Department found a pattern of unconstitutional policing in Newark, New Jersey—and some of it happened while Chicago’s police superintendent was the top cop there.