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.
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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.
Supreme Court Lets Stand 7th Circuit Victory for Rights of Rideshare Customers and Drivers
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.
Alternatives To Deadly Police Force
Law enforcement has room to make humane changes, without putting their lives in peril.
Chicago Mayor Threatens Teens' Diplomas Unless They Participate in Approved Post-School Education
Maybe focus on getting your own nearly bankrupt government in order, Emanuel.
2 Numbers That Show How Screwed Chicago's Pension Plans Are
Collecting $99 million and paying out $999 million in a single year is not a formula for success.
In Chicago, Bad Policing Doesn't Stop Crime
Instead it turns citizens against their protectors.
Chicago's Police Union Forces Department to Back Down on Use of Force Policy
Police union fears teaching officers to prioritize de-escalation would endanger their lives.
Chance the Rapper Million Dollar Chicago Public Schools Donation Going to Specific Schools
Chicago Public Schools looking for more money from state
Trump's Chicago Crime Slams: Political Posturing, Federal Overreach, or Legit Assistance?
Mayor and president use their bully pulpits to kvetch at each other. Does it even mean anything?
Illinois Hoping Citizens Drink State's Debts Away with Statewide Soda Tax
Skyrocketing costs, financial crisis make the Land of Lincoln very thirsty.
Read How Chicago Police Routinely Violated Civil Rights and Covered It Up
The Justice Department's scathing report finds a pattern of unconstitutional force, retaliation, and a code of silence.
Facebook Live Torture Suspects Shouldn't Be Charged With Hate Crime
Hate crime is thought crime.
Chicago Police to Speed Up Body Camera Adoption, Assuming Officers Don't Sabotage Them
Also keep an eye out for foot-dragging on releasing footage of controversial calls.
Woman Locked Up For 49 Days Without Bail Because of a Bureaucratic Mistake
A bureaucratic nightmare takes a mother away from her young child for almost two months.
Chicago Cop Involved in Fatal Shooting of Unarmed Man Could've Been Fired Years Ago
Police acknowledge he could've been fired before either of his fatal shootings of unarmed people.
Chicago's New Bag Tax Will Generate $13 Million, Won't Save Environment
So, it's working as planned.
Chicago's Airbnb Rules Are Unconstitutional Many Times Over, Lawsuit Argues
Regulations are "draconian and unintelligible," lawsuit says. Other have described them as "literally incomprehensible" and "dizzyingly complex."
