Violent crime jumps when fewer people are locked up—whether it's in a mental institution, or, more recently, in prison. As America's staggering incarceration rate drops, does anyone have a better idea? Read more
The team has the worst hitter in baseball, the worst offense in the AL, and what would be one of the worst bullpens—if they ever had a lead to protect. Read more
The lakefront and the Loop are popular, and usage is highest on weekends, suggesting that tourists and daytrippers are taking advantage of the system. Read more
One big reason Chicago isn't Detroit (and neither is Pittsburgh, Buffalo, or Cleveland): The Motor City's lack of higher-education employers. Read more
Dedicated bus lanes and more room for cyclists could be part of a revamped LSD and lakefront path, as the city's driveway moves into the 21st century. Read more
The veteran joins the Yankees' Aging All-Star Pre-Retirement Home, while the Cubs get a short, hard-throwing young pitcher and a few million to play with. Read more
