Chicago Organizations Commemorate 100th Anniversary of Race Riots
Saturday marks the 100th anniversary of the Chicago race riots. How some local organizations are planning to remember that violent week in 1919.
Spotlight Politics: Has Madigan’s Political Luck Run Out?
Why are allies of House Speaker Michael Madigan writing checks to an ousted campaign operative? Our politics team weighs in on that and more in our weekly roundtable.
Chalk Artist Nate Baranowski is Transforming Chicago Sidewalks
We hit the streets to check out some 3D art that might catch you by surprise if you don’t watch where you’re going.
Illinois Faces Challenges in Reaching Renewable Energy Goals
By 2025, at least 25% of the Illinois’ energy must come from renewable sources, like wind or solar. But projections by the Illinois Power Agency find that without changes to current policy, the state could fall short.
Lightfoot’s Ethics, Workplace Initiatives Unanimously Pass City Council
Two key initiatives of Mayor Lori Lightfoot were put to the test Wednesday, and the unanimous passage of each shows that Chicago’s new mayor has command over City Council.
Mueller Dismisses Trump’s Claims of Russia Probe Exoneration
Robert Mueller on Wednesday bluntly dismissed President Donald Trump’s claims of total exoneration in the federal probe of Russia’s 2016 election interference, telling Congress he explicitly did not clear the president of obstructing his investigation.
50 Years After Moon Landing, Billionaires Back Grandiose Visions for Space
Could Jeff Bezos’ vision of giant rotating habitats one day support millions of people in space? We speak with two experts about humankind’s future in space.
Aldermen Weigh in on Chicago Casino Locations, City Labor Law
Alds. Gilbert Villegas (36th Ward), Nicholas Sposato (38th Ward) and Jason Ervin (28th Ward) discuss casino locations and other pressing City Council news.
Chicago Mayor, Clerk Move to Lighten ‘Crushing’ Vehicle Fines
Getting a parking ticket is an annoying part of city life for most Chicago residents and visitors. But for some people, it can be life-altering.
What Will Chicago Look Like in 2050? A Look at CMAP’s Long-Range Plan
Erin Aleman doesn’t have a crystal ball, but she has a pretty good idea of what Chicago and the surrounding area will look like 30 years from now.
Festival inspired by Marvel’s ‘Black Panther’ Returns to Chicago
Comic book lovers, pop culture fanatics and art and tech enthusiasts are flocking to McCormick Place this weekend for the Afro-futuristic celebration Wakandacon. We get a preview of this year’s fest.
The ‘Adaptable House’ Aimed at Easing Chicago’s Affordable Housing Crunch
A recently completed design competition is now working with a developer to take its winning entry from concept to construction in two vacant, city-owned lots.