You Could Vote for Legal Recreational Marijuana as Soon as March
Unfortunately, that vote won't directly change Illinois law—but Cook County Commissioner John Fritchey it will send an important message to state legislators.
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What's Missing from Springfield's Response to Sexual Harassment?
More women, according to political players who say the male-led efforts risk not having input from those who are most affected.
10 Must-Read Stories About Chicago This Week
Suburban altitude lies, the demise of DNAinfo, and a defense of the Thompson Center
Blink and You'll Miss It: Illinoisan Solves Rubik's Cube in 4.59 Seconds
And yes, that's a world record.
Metra Is Trying Something New to Curb Its Suicide Problem
There's no easy fix, but with incidents on the rail system increasing, officials are trying to tackle this hard-to-talk-about issue.
10 Must-Read Stories About Chicago This Week
Tracing Chicago’s guns, a local connection to the federal Russian investigation, and the dark side of becoming Amazon’s new hometown.
Here's How an Inexperienced Campaign Aide From Illinois Could Impact the Mueller Investigation
Niles West/DePaul graduate George Papadopoulos was the first to plead guilty in the federal investigation of Donald Trump's campaign.
A Wave of Closures Has Left Some Neighborhoods in a "Pharmacy Desert"
Researchers point to a growing trend: fewer pharmacies in black and Latino communities, which could lead to a wider public health crisis.