Would Moving the Capital to Chicago Make Illinois Less Corrupt?
It might help—state governments can sometimes be more corrupt when the capital is far away from the major cities.
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What Chris Kennedy Is Doing With the New Wolf Point Project
How the former head of the Merchandise Mart plans to redevelop riverfront land that’s been in his family since the 1940s.
The Kennedys Are From Chicago, Too
Chris Kennedy is not the only member of the prominent family to show an interest in Chicago.
These Bloomingdale Trail Renderings Look Amazing
The images show what an architect like Michael Van Valkenburgh is capable of doing with a big park plan in Chicago.
Please Save Us From Slot Machines at Chicago Airports
What could be worse than a long delay at O’Hare? A long delay at O’Hare, set to the “Wheel of Fortune” theme music.
Why is CPS Closing an 'Average' School?
A math teacher at Leif Ericson elementary claims that his school, scheduled to be shut down, is better than many of the CPS schools that aren’t being closed.
Jesse Jackson Junior Wouldn't Be Disgraced Now If He'd Just Followed the Advice in His Own Book
The congressman and his famous father once wrote how average Americans should manage their money. It’s good advice. The Jacksons could’ve used it.
Here's What Chicago Should Learn About Public Financing for Sports Stadiums
Oklahoma City and Milwaukee are both good examples of how to build a publicly financed arena that isn’t a total disaster.
Mayor Rahm Emanuel's Totally Unscientific Mid-Term Report Card Poll
Is Rahm acing, flunking, or putting up average marks as mayor? Take our extra-credit survey on the first half of his term.
Should Chicago Pay for a DePaul Basketball Arena?
The Lincoln Park school plays in a mostly empty Allstate Arena, but momentum is building for a new venue—and taxpayers might foot part of its bill.