The city has the third-highest volume of human trafficking in the country, and experts say this new group could be in the position to make a big impact. Read more
This week we’re tracking: every Chicago police shooting, where people went after they were displaced by the Eisenhower, and the perfect life of Chance the Rapper. Read more
Troy LaRaviere says goodbye to Blaine Elementary, which Chicago recently rated the best neighborhood elementary school in Chicago, amid efforts to remove him from the position. Read more
Activist Tom Tresser doesn't think so. He's got a new book full of ideas to balance the books and fund the things we aren't, and he wants Chicagoans talking about them. Read more
From the brains behind Cards Against Humanity, Secret Hitler is a new party game in which political operatives try to sow distrust and rise to power. And yes, you can get stickers to make it "Secret Trump" instead. Read more
His body and mechanics make him probably the hardest-throwing pitcher who's ever lived. But his 105.1 mph record isn't necessarily what it seems. Read more
The televised special sometimes oversimplified the topic, but it was still refreshing to see a frank discussion about how race and sports intersect. Read more
Cook County says DJing doesn't qualify as "fine art," and they could collect some hefty taxes for it. But it'll be an uphill battle against history, taste, and case law. Read more
