The Suburbs: Poverty's New Frontier
During the recession, two of Illinois’s wealthiest counties have seen near-10 percent drops in median income over the course of a couple years.
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Occupy Chicago: Arrests, Student Loans, and John Carlos
The Olympics great, human-rights activist, and track coach stops by Occupy Chicago during an eventful weekend for the protest, as its message seems to get traction at the highest levels.
Will Guzzardi: 24, Ivy League-Educated, and Running Against Joe Berrios's Daughter
Guzzardi Maria Antonia “Toni” Berrios, the daughter of Joe Berrios, the machine-backed, old-school winner of the 2010 race for Cook County assessor. Toni, the first Puerto Rican woman to serve in the Illinois House of Representatives, is in her fifth term representing the Northwest Side district that currently includes such neighborhoods as Logan Square and … Read more
Infographics of Old Chicago from Dean Cornwell
“This Is Chicago”: Churches, taverns, foot sizes, gallons of coffee, and more—the Windy City as it was in 1914, at the dawn of the infographic era.
Chicago Gangs and the 'Interrupters' of the Past
Three great reads on three late-sixties attempts to integrate members of the Blackstone Rangers and the Vice Lords into Chicago, academia, and the local art world.
Slow News Day News Roundup
CPD coverage in high-crime neighborhoods; a controversial pension quirk; one aspect of the real estate market that’s actually thriving; Occupy Naperville; and more
Miguel del Valle on Occupy Chicago: 'This is What Democracy Looks Like'
Former City Clerk Miguel del Valle, 60, came in a distant third in the mayor’s race early this year, but during his campaign he tapped into a progressive vein, championing for “world-class neighborhoods” and gaining a cadre of young supporters. Here, my conversation with him this week, including his thoughts on Rahm, Barack, and Occupy Chicago…
Miguel del Valle on Occupy Chicago: 'This is What Democracy Looks Like'
Former City Clerk Miguel del Valle, 60, came in a distant third in the mayor’s race early this year, but during his campaign, he tapped into a progressive vein, championing for “world-class neighborhoods” and gaining a cadre of young supporters. Here, my conversation with him this week, including his thoughts on Rahm, Barack, and Occupy Chicago…
Chicago's SUV Tax and Road Damage: Do the Numbers Add Up?
The Mayor’s proposed SUV tax—which would actually encompass heavier sedans—is predicated on the idea that heavier cars cause more damage to roads. But is that actually true?
This Week in Civic Ideas
The original Sears Tower, ideas for Chicago’s park deserts, Metra fairs, parking subsidies, and more.