The Fight to Prosecute Gun Traffickers in Illinois
Even when authorities know a gun has changed hands unlawfully, they often can't determine its ownership history.
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No Sweet Deal: Why Taxing Sugary Beverages Is a Must
A controversial tax that is currently being debated in Illinois and elsewhere is about more than just sugar in soda.
Why I Won’t Raise My Son in Illinois
Toxic state politics and entrenched big institutions means the state's a bad place to raise a child with Down syndrome.
Inside the Struggle for Clean Energy in Waukegan, Illinois
A city once known for its PCB-laden harbor was ready for a comeback—until local politics got in the way.
How Do You Save Peregrine Falcons? Send Them to the City
Thanks to falconers, endangered peregrines are flourishing in the Midwest.
The Depopulation Bomb
Almost 50 years ago Dr. Paul Ehrlich published a book called The Population Bomb. Today, demographic hysteria concerns too few people.
You Can’t Borrow Your Way Out of a Major Pension Crisis
After a court ruling, Illinois' legacy of borrowing to cover public employee pensions landed a $2.2 billion problem in Chicago's lap. It won't be the last major city to struggle with this situation.
The 30 Top Thinkers Under 30: The First-Generation College Student Modifying the Memories of Humans
We canvassed the world of the social and behavioral sciences, looking for rising stars whose careers promise to make a lasting mark. We'll be profiling the top 30 throughout the month of April.
When It Comes to Retirement Savings, We’re About $14 Trillion Short
Roughly half of all Americans don't plan for retirement. One Illinois State Senator thinks he has a solution—and it won't cost governments or businesses a dime.