Chicago
A Land Deal Benefiting a Billionaire’s Soccer Team Is Muscled Through Despite Objections
A zoning committee initially rejected the mayor’s plan to lease public housing property to the Chicago Fire. Less than 24 hours later, a new vote reversed a rare mayoral defeat.
One of the Nation's Biggest Cities Begins Cash Payments to Low-Income Residents
For the next year, Chicago plans to distribute $500 a month to thousands of households who can use the money as they see fit.
The Difficult Push to Build More Housing Near Transit
Some states and cities are adopting policies to promote dense development near bus and rail lines. But it can be a hard sell politically and sometimes has unintended consequences.
No More Stairs: Cash Influx to Make Transit More Accessible
More than 25 million Americans have self-reported travel-limiting disabilities.
Thousands of City Workers Suspended Without Pay Over Vaccine Noncompliance
About 91% of New York City’s municipal workforce is vaccinated, but the police and fire departments are getting vaccinated at lower rates.
Percentage of Women in State Policing Has Stalled Since 2000
Female officers are less likely to use force and are named in fewer complaints.
‘An Insurrection’: When Police Reject a City’s Vaccine Mandate
Chicago employees were required to report their vaccination status by Friday or risk losing pay. The local FOP is encouraging officers not to do so.
The Cities With the Heftiest Parking Fines
A new report looks at how violations like blocking traffic, loading zones or pedestrian ramps can put a dent in drivers' wallets.
The Potential Flaw in How Many Big City Police Officers are Assigned to Neighborhoods
A new study finds that getting more experienced officers into higher crime districts could have a number of upsides, including reduced violent crime rates.
Full FDA Approval of Pfizer Vaccine Prompts Swift Mandates for State, Local Government Workers
Following approval for the vaccine, some leaders across the country immediately tell public employees and college students to get vaccinated now.
Why America's Great Crime Decline Is Over
COMMENTARY | Even before the recent mass shootings, violent crime was surging to its highest rate in 30 years. Patrick Sharkey illuminates what's happening.
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