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Would Winning the Mega Millions Make You Unhappy or Broke?
By Whet Moser
It's accepted folk wisdom that lottery winners end up miserable and/or bankrupt. Two Northwestern psychologists found that winning the lottery actually makes you happy and less stressed—but less able to enjoy what you did before, for no net effect on your happiness. One piece of advice: if you win, keep the news to yourself. Read more
CTA Bus Tracker Increases Ridership, Modestly
By Whet Moser
A new study suggests that the CTA's implementation of bus tracking—on its web site, on smart phones, and at bus stops—has led to a small but noticeable increase in weekday ridership, even if you adjust for what you'd expect. Read more
Why Chicago Isn't Detroit: More Theories
By Whet Moser
The collapse of Detroit is attributed to a familiar litany of reasons, but they're ones that, in many ways, are shared by our city. A local urban planner, born in Detroit, shares some ideas for why the Motor City's collapse was so much worse than its Rust Belt peers. Read more
Illinois's Medicaid Mess
By Whet Moser
The state is way behind on its Medicaid bills, and facing a hugely expensive backlog, as it has periodically over the past couple decades. The state doesn't have a lot of options for cutting back on its Medicaid spending, but there are a couple areas where substantial progress could be made. Read more
Chicago's Terrible Rail Bottleneck
By Whet Moser
Amtrak's stats confirm what you've probably already noticed—traffic congestion is terrible, whether you're in a train or a car. But it's just as bad for the people whose jobs are on the rails, thanks to the nation's worst rail bottleneck. Read more