Preventing segregation is one thing; encouraging desegregation is much, much harder, and outside of school policy is historically uncommon. The future might look European, where even conservative governments have addressed the issue through housing policy.
Illinois couldn’t be bluer, so not surprisingly we were nowhere near the stage at the just concluded Republican National Convention in Tampa. Still, there were some key attendees—and a few interesting no-shows—at the GOP fest.
The Vice Presidential candidate was heavily criticized for playing fast and loose with the facts, but a moment of dissonant rhetoric revealed a moment of real truth.
New York City has been lauded for its reduction in violent crime in recent years. The NYPD is comparable in size to other police departments in relation to population—but compared to the physical size of the city, it’s unusually large.
A lot of cyclists run red lights—if not constantly, at least a high percentage are willing to admit that they have and do sometimes. Drivers hate it, and a lot of other cyclists do too, but how do you stop it when it’s tough to catch them in the act?
Chicago’s top cop has cited the work of former University of Chicago law prof Tracey Meares as an influence, in particular her concept of legitimacy, as an influence on his thinking. It might help explain a lot about the latest news in Chicago crime.
No matter the fate of the Romney ticket this November, Paul Ryan—who is scheduled to deliver the biggest speech of his life on Wednesday night in Tampa—is sure to try down the line for the nomination for the top spot. And my guess is that Congressman Ryan and our own Mayor Rahm Emanuel could end up running against each other for president—if not in 2016, then in 2020. Here, a look at what the two men have in common…
Philadelphia adopts CeaseFire in order to combat that city’s higher murder rate (which, like Chicago, is up this year), and the University of Chicago’s Crime Lab looks at a program that combines sports and cognitive behavioral therapy. Plus: Al Jazeera examines Chicago crime.
August 15, 2012–Chicago magazine hosted an event at Venue One in the West Loop to honor the winners from the August issue’s “Best of Chicago” editorial feature. Attendees enjoyed complimentary signature cocktails and delectable hors d’oeuvres. Guests were also able to indulge at the Beauty Bbar, receive fashion consultations in the Style Lounge, and snap their best shot at the photo flipbook station provided by Lexus. Rich Gamble, publisher and general manager, and Elizabeth Fenner, editor in chief, congratulated the winners in attendance.
The White Sox’s longtime broadcaster and catcher are the most hated men at what they do, or at least the most divisive. They’re also arguably two of the best.
