But one experiences about twice as many shootings per capita as the other. The University of Chicago economist Jens Ludwig ...

There’s been some progress, but Chicago has yet to adopt any of the most meaningful housing reforms. That should change.

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As immigrant communities across Chicagoland entered a third week of fear and uncertainty in the shadow of President Donald ...

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The video, captioned “ghetto bih till I D-I-E, don’t let the uniform fool you,” gained widespread attention. Despite Diala's assertion that the video was harmless, Alaska Airlines terminated ...

From the historic rowhouses of Ridgewood to the sleek waterfront towers of Long Island City, outer-borough neighborhoods are stepping into the spotlight, drawing crowds with a compelling mix of ...

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Chicago has had plenty of snow that needs shoveling, but not everyone is clearing their sidewalks. According to data from the city's 311 system, the West Town neighborhood has seen the most ...

As winds began to die down Wednesday, there was growing despair and frustration in the vast fire zones among residents who were demanding to get back into their neighborhoods. A brigade of ...

Chicago has had plenty of snow that needs shoveling, but not everyone is clearing their sidewalks. According to data from the city's 311 system, the West Town neighborhood has seen the most ...