The Good and the Bad of Sin Taxes' Impact on Chicago's Poor
Poor people pay more for cigarette taxes and speeding tickets—but Chicago’s new fines could also reduce high mortality rates.
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Help Decide What Will Replace Prentice Hospital
Today through November 12, Northwestern will take public feedback on the plans by three finalists in a Biomedical Research Building Competition.
'Double Down' Dishes on Rahm, Daley, and More Chicagoans in the White House
How the mayor, the ex-mayor’s brother, the First Lady, and others got along (or didn’t) behind the scenes.
The Chicagoans of the Year Are Doing Great Work in 2013
You’ll be proud to know these locals.
Chicagoans of the Year 2013: Buddy Guy
Blues guitarist; owner, Buddy Guy’s Legends
Chicagoans of the Year 2013: Sandy Goldberg
Founder, A Silver Lining Foundation
Chicagoans of the Year 2013: Lulú Martinez
Immigration Reform Activist
Chicagoans of the Year 2013: Jeff Aeder and Jennifer Levine
Founders, Wolcott School
Chicagoans of the Year 2013: Indira Johnson
Founder, Ten Thousand Ripples
How Do You Educate Kids Before Their Education Begins? Talk (a Lot)
Current research suggests that young kids who hear a lot of words do better in school—and the effects start very early.