Low birth weight, childhood lead poisoning, pre-term births, and infant mortality rate all go hand in hand with the crime rate—but there are significant differences in how neighboring communities are affected. Read more
The U.S. Justice Department found a pattern of unconstitutional policing in Newark, New Jersey—and some of it happened while Chicago's police superintendent was the top cop there. Read more
Read about a crime reporter’s view of city violence, why Lurie Garden is an overlooked treasure, how school choice further segregates CPS students, a tax in the ’burbs for crashing your car, and more. Read more
As soon as September, Illinois will start taking applications for its first medical marijuana businesses. Want to get in on the action? Here's what you need to know. Read more
