Private Train Cars, Murder Task Forces, Captain Kirk: Cities Offered Amazon Some Weird Shit
But none of it is a substitute for developing a robust and vibrant economy. And neither is landing a single big employer like Amazon.
But none of it is a substitute for developing a robust and vibrant economy. And neither is landing a single big employer like Amazon.
The city's straw initiative combines the nanny statism of straw bans with the greasy machine politics of Chicago.
The city decided her van was an abandoned vehicle, even though it clearly wasn't.
An off-duty Chicago Police Sergeant Khalil Muhammad said Ricardo Hayes was displaying a gun in an "armed confrontation."
Also found guilty of 16 counts of aggravated battery, one for each bullet he fired.
Credibly accused, but never actually convicted, of torturing dozens of people to force confessions
The Windy City will be left drowning in debt, despite the high taxes and vicious money-grubbing fines.
The family of 15-year-old Steven Rosenthal is demanding proof after he died in a police chase.
A rule covering immigration communications between state and federal officials may be unconstitutional.
Maurice Granton's family says the video shows that the shooting was unjustified.
"And Rahm, you done, I'm expectin' resignation..."
A white police officer threatened to detain two black men for "walking in the street."
Drug violations generated more than $36 million of that.
The Attorney General approvingly discussed my article linking the dramatic decline in street stops in Chicago under an ACLU agreement and the subsequent homicide spike. While Professor John Rappaport has a different take on this "ACLU Effect," his unsupported analysis does not fit the data.
Rahm Emanuel wants to do the thing that critics of drone surveillance fear most.
How a uniquely punitive city impound program combined with the drug war and asset forfeiture to deprive people of their vehicles for years at a time.
Come out and meet Reason's editor at large in the City of Big Shoulders.
A corrupt detective involved in 10 overturned convictions gives ICE an excuse to further harm an innocent man.
Some additional thoughts about how a 2015 ACLU consent decree with the Chicago Police Department contributed to the 2016 homicide spike--responding to tweets from Professor John Pfaff and to comments from the ACLU.
After an ACLU consent decree with the Chicago Police Department dramatically reduced the number of stop and frisks, homicides significantly increased as a result.
A new policy calls on cops to avoid using stun guns on people who are fleeing or may otherwise be susceptible to injury.
The school system's CEO and general counsel have both resigned over the scandal.
Fifteen men allegedly framed by a corrupt sergeant have convictions overturned.
Chicago considers banning businesses that won't accept cash payments.
Everybody realized it was about bringing in money, not improving public health.
Brian Strauss sues to protect his property rights.
Residents already face a stream of tax increases, largely to shore up pension funds.
The bill offers many, many exemptions.
Actual accountability in the Windy City, thanks to a federal jury.
Three homicides used to justify host of expensive new regulations.
Again left urban leadership embraces federalism, but for the purpose of protecting funds for police militarization.
Classic protection racket enforced by city fines.
But it doesn't say what you think it says.
The latest setback for one of the most corrupt citation systems in the country
Seniors must choose from a list of acceptable post-school plans, or they won't graduate.
Would anybody have been held accountable for Laquan McDonald's death if we hadn't seen the shooting?
Here's a map of 23,000 times over the past five years that police in Cook County seized property and cash.
Meet Alderman Proco Joe Moreno, the petty tyrant of Chicago's First Ward who uses "aldermanic privilege" to do whatever he wants.
Demanding access to businesses' restrooms comes with costs.
By declining to take up the case Illinois Transportation Trade Association v. Chicago, the Supreme Court allows customers of Uber, Lyft, and similar e-hailing services to breathe easier.