Funds for new charter-school agency raise conflict-of-interest questions

Dec. 15, 2011
A new government agency could boost the number of charter schools in Illinois.

In Chicago, the city flag is on everything, everyone

Dec. 14, 2011
For Marines, it’s the eagle, globe and anchor.  For Michigan alumni, it’s maize and blue.

The new role for the U.S. as troops leave Iraq

Dec. 14, 2011
The countdown to a post-war era has begun: U.S. troops will exit Iraq by the end of this month. And as the U.S. withdraws, a few numbers are being cited by the news media. Take, for instance, 4,500: that's the total number of Americans killed. There's eight, the number of years the mission lasted.

Exploring the relationship between lawmakers and lawbreakers

Dec. 14, 2011
It’s no secret that Chicago politics have long thrived on backroom deals between aldermen and the city’s rich and powerful. Journalists David Bernstein and Noah Isackson have been teasing out another surprising connection on and off for about the past two years–between lawmakers and lawbreakers.

States face a 'prisoner's dilemma'

Dec. 14, 2011
The incentives war between Midwestern states has heated up over the past few months, especially between Illinois, Indiana, and Ohio, which are fighting over Sears and the CME Group.

Commission slams juvenile system

Dec. 14, 2011

Hiding but not scared: a Syrian activist’s story of peaceful resistance

Dec. 13, 2011
Yesterday, the United Nations announced that the official death toll in Syria has exceeded 5,000 people, including 300 children. Syria’s U.N.

Emanuel aims to make Chicago 'most immigrant-friendly city'

Dec. 13, 2011
Mayor Emanuel has said that he wants to make Chicago, “the most immigrant-friendly city in the world.” As part of his efforts to accomplish that goal, the city established the Office of New Americans. Last week, Emanuel tapped Adolfo Hernandez to direct that office.

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