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CPD's No Chase Policy Has Turned Into A Magnet for Lawsuits
A policy written for safety has some unintended consequences
22 hrs ago
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Justin Erb
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Riders deserve to feel safe on the CTA
A roadmap for a safer transit system
Mar 5
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Noah Wright
105
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A pension buyout program is a good idea for Chicago
(But let's be realistic about the impact)
Mar 3
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Conor Durkin
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February 2026
Governor Pritzker’s housing plan takes this crisis seriously
And yes, Springfield is going to have to pre-empt local zoning
Feb 24
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Bo McMillan
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A City that Works’ Guide to the 2026 March Primaries
Recommendations for competent governance and sensible ideas
Feb 19
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Richard Day
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Conor Durkin
44
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Lessons from Detroit's Bankruptcy and Recovery
A look at the path taken by the Midwest's other most prominent distressed municipality
Feb 17
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Katrina Wheelan
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Against small plans
Chicago has a housing crisis. Let's act like it.
Feb 12
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Richard Day
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How financial engineering could help CPS’s debt service
Finally, a ‘one weird trick’ idea that might actually work
Feb 10
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Conor Durkin
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Programming updates and your input requested
A suggestion box that we'll actually check
Feb 4
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Richard Day
and
Conor Durkin
14
2
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Let's fix Chicago's Economic Disclosure Statements
Here's what "red tape" really means
Feb 2
21
January 2026
Democrats can't afford to Darren Bailey this election
Let’s learn a lesson from Illinois Republicans
Jan 28
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Richard Day
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Sunset the Red-Purple Modernization TIF
Let’s not throw bad money after good
Jan 22
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Richard Day
and
Conor Durkin
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