"Chicago Story": Annals of Failed Cop Shows About Our Town
An ambitious show in a singularly unambitious era, it was Chicago Hope plus Chicago Code… plus half an hour. Then it disappeared from existence.
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Deep Inside Chicago's Deep Tunnel
The Feds and the state get impatient with Deep Tunnel, forcing the state into an agreement to get it done on time—by 2029. Here’s how it’s (sort of) responsible for the Asian carp crisis, and why it might be inadequate for a future of climate change.
Republicans for Rahm? His Night at the Economic Club
Rahm sold out the Hilton Chicago Hotel’s International Ballroom Monday for a speech before the Economic Club. On the dais surrounded by such captains of industry as Lester Crown, Thomas Wilson, Gregory Wasson, Glenn Tilton, the newish mayor started out shaky, occasionally flubbing his lines, his voice rising to resemble his predecessor’s. His reception by the black-tie members of the club and their guests, was chilly at first…
Historically Black Colleges and Universities in Post-Racial America
The Spelman alumna and our current writer-in-residence discusses the role of schools like Morehouse College and Howard University in today’s society—and encourages Chicago-area students to apply to HBCUs.
Gangs and Politicians: Map of Chicago Gangs
Experts estimate that there are 70,000 to 125,000 gang members in Chicago—a population that, on the low end, rivals Evanston’s and, on the high end, exceeds Springfield’s. Over the years, Chicago’s street gangs have formed two loose alliances: the People and the Folks. According to information from the Chicago Police Department, which tracks gang boundaries, … Read more
Gangs and Politicians: How Gang Crime Stacks Up
While the number of murders in Chicago has leveled off in recent years, the percentage that were gang related has increased, and the city’s murder rate remains among the highest in the nation.
Gangs and Politicians: Prisoner Shuffle
For some state lawmakers, supporting prisoners’ requests for transfers can be a routine constituent service—or a valuable trump card. PLUS: Prime movers—ten Illinois legislators who logged the most recorded inquiries on behalf of prisoners—and the gang members they’ve helped
Live Chat with Editor in Chief Beth Fenner
Join us here, Wednesday, December 14th at 2 p.m., for a live chat with our new editor in chief, Beth Fenner. With her first issue hitting newsstands Thursday, come discuss upcoming changes to Chicago, what you want to see from the magazine, and how we can impact the city moving forward.
Gangs and Politicians in Chicago: An Unholy Alliance
LAWBREAKERS, LAWMAKERS: In some parts of Chicago, violent street gangs and pols quietly trade money and favors for mutual gain. The thugs flourish, the elected officials thrive—and you lose. A special report.
What a Logan Square McDonald's Can Tell Us About New Urbanism
The battles of city planning and urban theory are fought block by block—such as in Logan Square, where the renovation of a McDonald’s sheds light on the city’s pedestrian-street regulations.