In this episode, we learn how a fellow Dixon city worker notices Rita Crundwell's secret bank account, alerts the mayor — and soon the FBI comes a-knocking. Read more
In this week's episode, we take a look back at a young Rita Crundwell and what youthful feelings could conceivably be at the root of her crimes. Read more
A new season of Crooked City adds fresh voices to the story of a Dixon comptroller who embezzled $53 million. Chicago has exclusive early access to new episodes each Friday. Read more
In an experimental program, 5,000 Chicagoans received monthly cash payments from the city for a year, no strings attached. Here’s how the money changed one woman’s life — and how it didn’t. Read more
Chicago is positively giddy about a certain Canadian teenager moving to town. But who exactly is Connor Bedard? And can he possibly live up to the hype? Read more