Eileen O’Neill Burke was elected State’s Attorney by vowing to get tough on crime. But her approach to making Chicago safer is more nuanced than you might think. Read more
Riddell can now wire its helmets to detect when a player has taken a dangerous hit. Amid escalating concerns about safety, this could be a game-changer. So why isn’t the NFL adopting it? Read more
The Illinois budget debacle has left both sides bruised, but state comptroller Susana Mendoza has emerged from the fight more powerful than ever. Read more