Will the Bears Be Bad News for Arlington Heights? By Robert Reed A new football stadium and mixed-use complex could be a boondoggle rather than a boon for community. Read more
Why Won’t Illinois Get Rid of Its Townships? By Robert Reed We have far more local governments than any other state. Many have outlived their usefulness. So why aren’t we getting rid of them? Read more
A Less Magnificent Mile By Robert Reed COVID, crime, and online shopping are emptying Michigan Avenue’s swankiest stretch. Can it rebound? Read more
Big Players Place Big Bets on Sports Gambling in Illinois By Robert Reed Casinos, a racetrack, and major sports teams are all trying to cash in on Illinois’s $5 billion a year sports betting habit. Read more
Could a Truth and Reconciliation Commission Heal Chicago? By Robert Reed It worked in South Africa. Would it be purely performance here? Read more
Rethinking Chicago's Unluckiest Mall By Robert Reed After losing four anchors in five years, Stratford Square became the poster child for the retail apocalypse. Now it’s attempting an equally dramatic makeover. Read more
Pritzker and Madigan Are Primed for a Gerrymandering Deathmatch By Robert Reed The very shape of Illinois politics is at stake in the fight over remapping — and it could be the new governor's biggest battle. Read more
Why a Chicago Casino May Never Happen By Robert Reed A gambling mecca in the city might have support from the governor and the next mayor, but it’s still a long shot. Read more
When a Suburb Loses Its Headquarters By Robert Reed The exodus of corporate HQs to Chicago has left surrounding towns scrambling to fill the void. Read more
