How the South Side Came to House a Not-So-Controversial Confederate Memorial

By Adeshina Emmanuel

It’s meant to honor those killed in a POW camp. It was created to symbolize unity. Yet, now, a symbol of a regime that espoused white supremacy is comfortably situated inside a cemetery surrounded by a black community. Read more

VIDEO: Chicago, Explained: Does Chicago Recycle?

Why is Chicago so crappy at recycling? Is it the sorting machines? The Russians? Jay Cutler? That dang billy goat? Maggie Smith gives us the rundown. Read more

How Do You Change a White Supremacist's Mind? We Asked a Reformed Neo-Nazi

By Mauricio Peña

Christian Picciolini discusses Trump's decision to strip a $400,000 grant to his organization to combat right-wing extremism, the recent surge in demand he's seen, and more. Read more

Illinois Is Still Losing People—Especially College Students

By Whet Moser

While other states are poaching our high-school students with high-value, low-cost higher education, the state has cut funding for its economic and intellectual anchors with predictable results. Read more

Could Chicago's Logistics Industry Boost Its Bid for the Amazon HQ?

By Whet Moser

Chicago's very good at what Amazon does—and has been since the city began. Read more

The Hunting Accident: The Curious Tale Behind a Decades-Long Family Lie

By Novid Parsi

A Chicagoan’s quest to learn the truth about his father—whose life is the subject of a new graphic novel—delves deep into the city’s criminal past, crosses paths with one of the 20th century’s most notorious murderers, and leads to unexpected redemption. Read more

Can Rent Control Stem Gentrification in Pilsen?

By Christian Belanger

Community members hosted a panel to discuss ways to keep developers from pushing out long-time residents. Read more

The Ants in Your House Want to Tell You Something, and Dr. Eleanor Can Translate

By Whet Moser

Under the ground, along the sidewalks, inside of acorns (and probably in your house) live a wide variety of ants that we're only beginning to understand. Read more

The Last Holdouts

SERIES: The forces of development and change are strong in Chicago, but so are the stubborn (or steadfast) folks who are determined to stay put. Read more

Check Out These Remarkable Photos of Logan Square in the Early 1900s

By Mauricio Peña

Nearly 100 photo postcards will be on display throughout September. Here's a sneak peek. Read more

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