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.
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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.
John Wayne Gacy, Runaways, and the Decline of the Serial Killer
Cook County sheriff Tom Dart has put out an open call for people who believe they may be related to Gacy’s eight unidentified victims. A look back at what we used to assume, and now know, about serial killers, and how we got there.
Reefer Madness: Pot Busts, Broken Windows, and the City Budget
Low-level marijuana arrests cost the city and county $78 million a year, according to research by Mick Dumke and Ben Joravsky, about the same as New York City spends on enforcement. It’s a lot of money, but does it actually make us safer? There’s research to suggest the opposite.
Chicago's Proposed Water Rate Hike: At What Cost?
Mayor Emanuel proposed doubling water rates over the next five years as part of his first budget. It’s a big increase, but are we being squeezed or just catching up to our civic peers?