Halloween in Old Chicago
Women in uniform, soot bags, wild pranks, ducked theologians, college “sprites,” rough work by hoodlums, pea guns, and a path of ruin from Northwestern down the north shore.
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Marijuana Moves Closer to Decriminalization in Chicago
Several notable locals come out in favor of easing marijuana possession laws as an ordinance to do so is readied for next week, and it feels like we’re at a tipping point.
Michelle Obama Plays It Safe with 'Let's Move!' Campaign
Michelle Obama was in Chicago Tuesday to promote her “Let’s Move!” campaign for healthy eating and exercise. It’s an important issue and worthy of the her attention, but it seems small-bore compared to other First Ladies’…
Fines: Chicago's Hot New Revenue Stream
The city looks to crack down on speeders, disabled-parking-abusers, debtors, and unlicensed dog owners as fines outpace its other revenue streams. Which is why I propose an Ed Hardy tax.
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.
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