Chicago Mayoral Candidate Wants To Settle City Debts by Taxing the Neighbors
The Windy City is bleeding population. A commuter tax is most certainly not going to help.
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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.
Chicago Uses Straw Ban Ballot Measure to Make Sure Citizens Can't Vote on Term Limits
The city's straw initiative combines the nanny statism of straw bans with the greasy machine politics of Chicago.
Chicago Seized a Disabled Woman's Van. Now It's Scrap Metal.
The city decided her van was an abandoned vehicle, even though it clearly wasn't.
Newly Released Video Challenges Cop's Story in Shooting of Autistic Teen
An off-duty Chicago Police Sergeant Khalil Muhammad said Ricardo Hayes was displaying a gun in an "armed confrontation."
Chicago Police Officer Jason Van Dyke Convicted of Second-Degree Murder for Killing Laquan McDonald
Also found guilty of 16 counts of aggravated battery, one for each bullet he fired.
Jon Burge, Chicago's Most Famous Corrupt Cop, Is Dead at 70
Credibly accused, but never actually convicted, of torturing dozens of people to force confessions
Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel Won't Run for Re-Election
The Windy City will be left drowning in debt, despite the high taxes and vicious money-grubbing fines.
Did This Chicago Teen Commit Suicide or Was He Shot by Police?
The family of 15-year-old Steven Rosenthal is demanding proof after he died in a police chase.
A Supreme Court Decision About Sports Betting May Help Protect Sanctuary Cities from the Feds
A rule covering immigration communications between state and federal officials may be unconstitutional.
Body Cam Shows Chicago Police Officer Shooting a Man in the Back
Maurice Granton's family says the video shows that the shooting was unjustified.
Chance the Rapper Buys Chicagoist, Promises to Investigate Rahm Emanuel
"And Rahm, you done, I'm expectin' resignation..."
'I Kill Motherfuckers'
A white police officer threatened to detain two black men for "walking in the street."
Chicago Has Raked in $114 Million in Vehicle Impound Fines Since 2012
Drug violations generated more than $36 million of that.
Attorney General Sessions Properly Links an "ACLU Effect" and the Chicago Homicide Spike
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.
Chicago Mayor Pushes for Police Drone Surveillance of Public Gatherings
Rahm Emanuel wants to do the thing that critics of drone surveillance fear most.
Chicago Is Trying to Pay Down Its Debt by Impounding Innocent People's Cars
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.
Attn, Chicago: Reason Happy Hour, Debate on Net Neutrality with Nick Gillespie, 4/16-17
Come out and meet Reason's editor at large in the City of Big Shoulders.
A Wrongful Murder Conviction Cost Him Legal Residency Status. ICE Detains Him Anyway After Decades Imprisoned Unjustly.
A corrupt detective involved in 10 overturned convictions gives ICE an excuse to further harm an innocent man.
The 2016 Chicago Homicide Spike—Further Explained
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.
The 2016 Chicago Homicide Spike—Explained
After an ACLU consent decree with the Chicago Police Department dramatically reduced the number of stop and frisks, homicides significantly increased as a result.
Chicago Police Union Trying To Stop New Use-of-Force Policies
A new policy calls on cops to avoid using stun guns on people who are fleeing or may otherwise be susceptible to injury.
Chicago Public Schools Execs Lied, Altered Records to Cover Up Wrongdoing
The school system's CEO and general counsel have both resigned over the scandal.
Chicago's Chronic Police Corruption Leads to Its First 'Mass Exoneration'
Fifteen men allegedly framed by a corrupt sergeant have convictions overturned.
Cracking Down on Cashless Cafés is Crazy
Chicago considers banning businesses that won't accept cash payments.
Chicago's Soda Tax Fizzles
Everybody realized it was about bringing in money, not improving public health.
Chicago Alderman Who Told Businessman to 'Come Back To Me On Your Knees' Sued for Abuse of Power
Brian Strauss sues to protect his property rights.
Chicago Alderman Proposes 'Super Ticket Writers' to Fill Budget Gap
Residents already face a stream of tax increases, largely to shore up pension funds.
California Poised to Block Police from Helping DHS Detain Immigrants—Sometimes
The bill offers many, many exemptions.
Chicago Police Officer Convicted for Opening Fire on Car Full of Teens
Actual accountability in the Windy City, thanks to a federal jury.
Chicago Mandates Security Guards, Cameras on Party Buses
Three homicides used to justify host of expensive new regulations.
Chicago Launches Legal Fight with Justice Department over Sanctuary City Threats
Again left urban leadership embraces federalism, but for the purpose of protecting funds for police militarization.
Chicago to Businesses: Did Licensed Contractors Hang Those Window Signs?
Classic protection racket enforced by city fines.
This One Chart Will Fill You With Despair for Chicago
But it doesn't say what you think it says.
Chicago to Give Back Millions in Traffic Camera Fines
The latest setback for one of the most corrupt citation systems in the country
Chicago Schools to Students: Submit to Our Choices for Your Futures or No Diploma
Seniors must choose from a list of acceptable post-school plans, or they won't graduate.
Chicago Police Indictments Show Importance of Making Videos Public
Would anybody have been held accountable for Laquan McDonald's death if we hadn't seen the shooting?
Poor Neighborhoods Hit Hardest by Asset Forfeiture in Chicago, Data Shows
Here's a map of 23,000 times over the past five years that police in Cook County seized property and cash.
Chicago Alderman Tells Property Owners to 'Come Back to Me on Your Knees' or Face Zoning Changes
Meet Alderman Proco Joe Moreno, the petty tyrant of Chicago's First Ward who uses "aldermanic privilege" to do whatever he wants.
Public Toilets and Private Burdens
Demanding access to businesses' restrooms comes with costs.
