Chicago Gang Slang, Circa 1927

It’s dated, but not as dated as you’d think—the already anachronistic “gat” was in use. But don’t go around saying “bullshiner,” “hook ’em,” or “tipper-tapper”; that’d just be embarrassing.

The 47 Percent, the Middle Class, and Statistics of Hopelessness

New census data shows that poverty has increased in Chicago, and that middle-class jobs are being replaced with low-wage jobs. It’s a pattern found throughout the country, as income-based poverty continues to increase. But other measures of poverty, that take into account tax subsidies and government programs, hold steady. The social implications are as important as the economic ones.

The Startups at 1871

What’s being made in Chicago right now? Meet some of the entrepreneurs occupying the five-month-old tech hub 1871, located in the Merchandise Mart and home to more than 160 startups.