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
What Will Be Rahm's Next Act? By Robert Reed The fiery mayor leaves a legacy of controversy — but that won’t hurt him if he goes corporate. Read more
Foxconn vs. Lake County By Robert Reed A massive factory under construction near Racine, Wisconsin could have huge environmental repercussions for northern Illinois. Read more
The Battle for the Soul of Six Corners By Robert Reed The last Sears in the city has closed. What comes next could decide the future of Portage Park. Read more
