Could Chicago Legalize Marijuana? Not Really.
The marijuana-decriminalization ordinance has some people worried (and some pleased) that it’s a slippery slope to legalization. Don’t wait up.
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Franklin Zimring: Winning the War on Drug Violence Without Winning the War on Drugs
New York City has had no success in decreasing illegal-drug use over the past couple decades, but violence associated with drugs has dropped dramatically. A Berkeley (and ex-U. of C.) law prof talks about the implications.
The Chicago Drug Trade, Then and Now
How Chicago went from a general tolerance of drug use as a “private concern,” to the proto-Hamsterdam of the Levee District, to the open-air south- and west-side drug markets we see today.
Threadless Office Photo Tour
Beer kegs, free-roaming dogs, a basketball court, and a nod to “Friday Night Lights”—who wouldn’t want to work here?
How Jake Nickell Built His Threadless Empire
FROM SMALL TO XXL: You’ve heard of crowdsourcing? The 31-year-old founder of the Chicago T-shirt company basically invented it. Now he’s taking it to malls across the country
3 Reasons Why Chicago's Marijuana Decriminalization Ordinance Will Probably Pass
The ordinance has the support of a majority of aldermen, and heads to committee this week before going to the full Council next week. The mayor, money, and changing times should be enough to push it through.
Americans Like the U.S. Postal Service More than McDonald's
Which isn’t to say they don’t like McDonald’s: Americans’ satisfaction with fast food restaurants of all kinds is increasing, according to the American Customer Satisfaction Index, despite the criticism directed at them.
Illinois's Problem: Not Enough Coffee
An investigation by the Pantagraph finds that Illinois taxpayers spend a surprising amount on coffee for their legislators—but is it strikingly high or shockingly low?
The Wonderful Physics of R.A. Dickey's Knuckleball
The Mets’ unlikely star is putting up the best numbers in baseball, and is coming off back-to-back one-hitters, the first time that’s been done in 23 years. The research of a University of Illinois professor explains how he’s mastered his mysterious pitch.
Week 37: Boy or Girl?
We don’t know and we don’t want to know until we see a penis or lack thereof. The act of not knowing, while exciting, also means that Sarah has to endure predictions from everyone who comes into contact with her…