Why Newspaper Closures Lead to Higher Government Costs and Inefficiency

By Teresa Manring

You know how democracy dies in darkness? A new study says bureaucratic effectiveness might, too. Read more

What Would a Progressive Income Tax Do in Illinois?

By Tim Balk

Daniel Kay Hertz talks about a plan to cut taxes on 98 percent of taxpayers while raising two billion dollars towards closing the state's budget deficit. Read more

When Hizzoner Hired the Rajah of Swat, Rogers Hornsby

By Jeff Nichols

Once upon a time, Richard J. Daley hired the Cardinals legend and former Cubs manager to lead a program to teach 200,000 Chicago kids how to play baseball, in order to combat juvenile delinquency—despite Hornsby's considerable deficits as a role model. Read more

Q&A: Fritz Kaegi On What He'll Face as Cook County Assessor

By Carol Felsenthal

The Hyde Park-reared mutual-fund manager beat powerful incumbent Joe Berrios handily in the primary. Can he fix the problems that made his victory possible? Read more

Why Is Chicago Sticking With Its Housing Voucher Rules as the Nation Shifts?

By Christian Belanger, City Bureau

Twenty-four metro areas are adopting a new, more fine-grained way of calculating rents. But Chicago officials believe that makes moving to low-poverty, low-violence neighborhoods in the city more difficult. Read more

J.B. Pritzker: Illinois Democrats' New Monarch

By Edward McClelland

How the Hyatt heir's bottomless pockets could spell business as usual in state politics Read more

3 Things You’ll Learn from a Film About the Black Student Sit-In at Northwestern

By Lauren Williamson

The Takeover, a new documentary premiering this month, recounts the protest that took place 50 years ago. Read more

BallotReady Is a One-Stop Shop for Candidate Info

By Kim Bellware

It gathers endorsements and stances for candidates nationwide, down to library boards, and wraps them up into a virtual mock ballot. Read more

The Cubs Are No Longer Losers—But They're Not As Lovable, Either

By Grace Perry

The Ricketts family changed the Cubs' fortunes—but they also changed Wrigleyville into "Rickettsville" and brought too much baggage for one lifelong fan. Read more

Q&A: The High Costs of Incarceration in a Divided City

By Nissa Rhee

Ryan Lugalia-Hollon talks about the new book The War on Neighborhoods, the yearly costs of locking up the residents of just one neighborhood, and the possible alternatives. Read more

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