It can be deceptively difficult to charge this kind of case as a hate crime. But over the years Illinois has clarified—and considerably broadened—its law and precedent for such cases. Read more
“At some point every photographer of note has come through the city," says photo editor Michael Williams, who co-authored a new book with over 200 images. Read more
A full-day, five-day-a-week childcare program with very low child-staff ratios, starting practically from birth, isn't cheap—but it might pay off anyway. Read more
A DePaul study finds that Chicago cyclists regularly do the "Idaho stop," a slow-rolling stop, at stop signs and even lights. And they also suggest there might be a benefit to it. Read more
