Could Jesse Jackson Jr. Be Indicted Before Election Day?
For the beleaguered 2nd District congressman, the weekend brought more bad news. Legal experts weigh in on whether Jackson could be indicted in the next few weeks.
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Why Congestion Pricing Works, and Why People Don't Like It
CMAP is pushing for variable congestion pricing for express lanes on Chicago interstates. Turning your commute into arbitrage is rarely popular, but it has to be at least a bit unpopular to work—otherwise, it’s hard to keep people off the roads.
Inside the Head of Jesse Jackson Jr.
Two profiles of the embattled representative, one from the beginning of his political career and one from what could be the end, bookend his ambitions and evolution, and show how what’s kept Junior as a local politician could also save his job.
Prentice Hospital and the Difficult-to-Acquired Taste of Brutalism
An all-star roster of architects wants the city to preserve Prentice, one of the city’s surprisingly few Brutalist structures. They make an excellent case that it’s of substantial historical, cultural, and engineering value… but even granting that, is it still worth it?
Art Gallery Owner Shane Campbell’s Favorite Things
HOME WORKS: The owner of several self-titled galleries and former Art Institute instructor on the Leica M9-P camera, Maison Martin Margiela tennis shoes, and more
What's Next for Jean-Claude Brizard?
The outgoing CPS CEO once described the negative effect of “revolving door superintendencies” on school districts. The average, Brizard said, was 18 months. He lasted only 17. What’s next for him?
Barbara Byrd-Bennett Replaces Jean-Claude Brizard as Head of Chicago Public Schools
After 17 tumultuous months running CPS, the current head announced his surprising—or not—departure yesterday. His replacement, a veteran of the Cleveland, Detroit, and New York public schools, has experience in the political tensions of a Midwestern big-city school district.
If Obama Loses, Does Chicago Lose, Too?
What difference would it make to the city of Chicago if Obama is not in the White House come January 2013? Two experts weigh in.
The Presidents Song
CHICAGOMAG.COM EXCLUSIVE: During his paternity leave, Chicago magazine columnist Jeff Ruby wrote a song about the U.S. presidents to teach his two older children. He and his family then made a music video. Watch the results below
Baby Talk
The third pregnancy may not have been the charm—but once she got here, infant Abigail sure was.