A New Documentary Brings the Laquan McDonald Shooting Into Focus

January 21, 2021June 3, 2019 by Chicago Magazine

While Chicago followed the Van Dyke trial proceedings with bated breath, director Richard Rowley was there catching the whole thing on camera.

U. of C.’s Grad Students Are Striking

January 21, 2021June 3, 2019 by Chicago Magazine

The action is part of a series of recent clashes between Chicago universities and their grad students.

January 21, 2021May 29, 2019 by Chicago Magazine

Southern Illinois’s fight for coal, Chicago’s forgotten house venues, a disgraced chef’s shot at redemption, and more brain fodder.

August 1, 2022May 24, 2019 by Chicago Magazine

It’s a $100,000 a year job — in a region where the median home price is $87,000.

January 21, 2021May 23, 2019 by Chicago Magazine

Occupied Territory examines the turbulent history between the CPD and black Chicagoans.

August 1, 2022May 20, 2019 by Chicago Magazine

She ran on a platform of leveling the playing field in an increasingly unequal city. Can an American mayor really do such a thing?

January 21, 2021May 20, 2019 by Chicago Magazine

An EMT, a former rapper, and a pack of grassroots organizers are just some of the folks looking to shake up the City Council.

January 21, 2021May 15, 2019 by Chicago Magazine

A recycling meltdown, Lori Lightfoot’s rise to power, and remembering Flight 191.

August 1, 2022May 14, 2019 by Chicago Magazine

Lori Lightfoot’s historic victory changed the way politics is played in Chicago. Now what kind of mayor will she make?

January 21, 2021May 7, 2019 by Chicago Magazine

The very shape of Illinois politics is at stake in the fight over remapping — and it could be the new governor’s biggest battle.