Why Are February Murders So Rare in Chicago?
Even compared to the rest of Chicago’s winter, February is the least cruel month in the city, as the homicide rate plunges to its lowest levels.
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Does it Make Sense for Illinois to Charge 17-Year-Olds as Adults?
During adolescence, intellectual ability starts to take off around 15-16 years old… and it takes a decade for maturity to catch up. It’s a perilous time.
Why the Cycle of Domestic Violence Is Hard to Break
It can be passed down from one generation to the next—not just to victimizers, but to victims. And the threats that accompany it make leaving difficult.
The Civic Fed Outlines Illinois's Bleak Fiscal Future
The state’s pulled together something like a balanced budget—but the end of the tax increase and increasing pension pressures will make that an extreme challenge to maintain.
What Chicago Can Learn From Three Other Urban River Walks
Ideas for Rahm’s latest pet project—livening up the downtown riverfront.
A Light Sentence for Jesse Jackson Jr.? This Profile Could Help
A Washington Post profile of the ex-Congressman from last year paints a portrait of a man in disarray—including naked martial arts at a Turkish bath.
The White Sox Aren't Expected to Be Good in 2013… But They Usually Exceed Projections
After an okay 2012 and a boring off-season, the White Sox are projected to be middling this year. But they tend to outperform the numbers, thanks in part to excellent health.
How To Fix Gerrymandering (Even if Jesse Jr.'s District Isn't a Great Example)
The 2nd district long dominated by Jesse Jr. is the product of years of partisan remapping and political tension. There’s a better way.
The Human Cost of Nature's Metropolis
Local photographer David Schalliol gives a glimpse into a small corner of Englewood that’s slowly giving way to the expansion of a rail facility.
Illinois Budget Crisis: Residents Want to Cut Our Way to Solvency
A poll on how the state should fix its fiscal problems finds substantial support for cutting spending and gutting some retirement benefits, but divided answers on more complex issues.