‘Shared Street’ Model in Uptown is Here to Stay. Will it Be Replicated?
Four years ago, Argyle Street in Uptown was dramatically reimagined. How the single-level streetscape, now permanent, is working – and whether it can serve as a model in other neighborhoods.
How a Small-Town City Employee Stole Nearly $54M in Public Money
It’s one of the most outrageous cases of municipal fraud in modern times. We discuss “All the Queen’s Horses” with the documentary’s director, Kelly Richmond Pope.
Top Cop Eddie Johnson Announces Retirement: ‘It’s Time’
It’s official: Police Superintendent Eddie Johnson will retire at the end of the year. He made his announcement Thursday flanked by family members and Mayor Lori Lightfoot, celebrating what he says has been a reduction in crime on his watch.
Meet Hatty, the Therapy Dog Helping Crime Victims in Cook County
The latest member of the Cook County State’s Attorney’s office isn’t a human. She’s a dog. We meet the new Labrador retriever, Hatty.
Ask Geoffrey: The ‘Big Shot’ at the Museum of Science and Industry
Today, taking a picture is as easy as a single click on a phone. But for many years, the process was much more intricate and time-consuming. Geoffrey Baer shines some light on the now largely forgotten event.
How Aldermen Are Reimagining Lake Shore Drive
Cracked bridges, eroding and disappearing beaches and massive flooding are taking a toll on Lake Shore Drive. We hear some ideas from aldermen about shoring up the lakefront.
Crain’s Headlines: Invenergy Expanding Corporate Headquarters
The nation's largest privately held wind energy producer has expanded its offices at 1 S. Wacker Drive, in a deal that will soon make it the biggest tenant there.
Spotlight Politics: Johnson’s Retirement Will Set Off Political Fight for Next Superintendent
A big change could be coming to the Chicago Police Department. Our politics team digs into that story and more in our weekly roundtable.
Lightfoot’s Proposed Real Estate Transfer Tax Hike Gets Pushback
Is the mayor’s plan for a real estate transfer tax hike dead on arrival or could a new so-called win-win compromise supported by some Democratic lawmakers create a path forward?
Dancing Down Memory Lane Before the Curtain Falls on ‘Hamilton’ Chicago
Just over three years ago, Chicago audiences were introduced to the smash hit musical “Hamilton.” We catch up with two original cast members of the Chicago production.
He Was Convicted, Then Exonerated. Now, He’s An Attorney
A wrongfully convicted man shares his journey to becoming an attorney and his thoughts on the judicial system. Meet Mario Casciaro, who will be sworn in as an attorney this week.
What Some Companies Are Doing with Your ‘Secret’ Consumer Score
When you send messages to an Airbnb host or order food through Yelp, you probably don’t spend much time thinking about where else that information goes – or who it goes to. But that data has the potential to affect you in surprising ways.
Crain’s Headlines: Walgreens Explores Deal to Take Company Private
Walgreens has been exploring a potential deal to take the company private in what could become the largest leveraged buyout in history.
