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Even the Cops at Riot Fest Think the Smoking Ban Is 'Stupid'
By Matt Pollock
No one at Riot Fest, including the cops, understands why the park district banned smoking in parks. Read more
Chicago's New Crosswalk Signs are Working Pretty Well
By Whet Moser
How likely cars are to stop for you to cross the street has a lot to do with the infrastructure—which is slowly improving. Read more
What a Minimum Wage Increase Means in Chicago
By Alec Moran
Who's affected, how, and what Rahm's plan to up the minimum wage to $13 an hour really means. Read more
Q&A: Rick Perlstein on Ronald Reagan and His New Book, ‘The Invisible Bridge’
By Whet Moser
The historian talks about the myths and gifts of Ronald Reagan, his influence on Obama, and the infantilization of American politics. Read more
Poll: What's the Most Irritating Fall Activity?
By Staff
It's the last unofficial weekend of summer. Here are some of the fun fall activities we have to look forward to. Read more
Why You Should Root for the Lucas Museum
By Jeffrey Brown
The director's lakefront museum could be a much-needed spark to the creative imagination. Read more
San Antonio Reduced Its Jail Population by Treating the Mentally Ill
By Whet Moser
Over 15 years, Bexar County built a complex system to divert people from jail and into a spectrum of mental-health and social service programs. They're still building, and other locales are paying attention. Read more
Can Barbara Byrd-Bennett Save Chicago’s Schools?
By Jennifer Tanaka
The CPS chief must fix the district’s dire finances—and that’s just task one. Read more
Chicago to Congress Theater: Turn Down for EDM
By Whet Moser
A new agreement with the city bans electronic dance music at the Logan Square venue. Here's a handy guide to what might be permissible—and what might be verboten. Read more
Maybe We're in a 'Libertarian Moment' After All
By Whet Moser
Even if Americans as a whole aren't, a rare glimpse into the politics of the very wealthy—and politically influential—speaks volumes about the direction of national, state, and local policy. Read more
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