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Back to SearchWhat Hip-Hop Blogs Get Wrong—and Right—about Chicago
Election season can mean commercials and speeches full of fearmongering around crime, stereotypes about the South and West sides, and calling Chicago a hellhole. But it doesn’t just happen when there…
Published on 3 years, 1 month ago
Here’s What Happened on Election Night
Voters in Illinois headed to the polls Tuesday to cast their ballots for local, state, and federal offices in midterm elections. The City Cast Chicago team recaps some key races including those for g…
Published on 3 years, 1 month ago
Abortion Rights, Justice Reform at Stake in AG and Supreme Court Races
As we await election results tonight, our eyes are likely to get pulled to big congressional, legislative, and gubernatorial races. But you’ll also want to keep an eye on the Illinois Supreme Court, …
Published on 3 years, 1 month ago
Obama’s Chief Speechwriter on the ‘Battle for America’
Few people probably remember that in 2015, the Supreme Court’s decisions on same sex marriage and the Affordable Care Act, as well as the racist shooting rampage that killed nine African Americans at…
Published on 3 years, 1 month ago
CTA Accountability, Midterm Prep, and Chi Transplant Advice
It’s the last weekend before midterm elections, so of course we’ve got big names making the rounds. President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris are in Illinois, following visits this week fr…
Published on 3 years, 1 month ago
So You Want to Build a House on a Vacant Lot?
During a budget hearing last month, Department of Planning and Development Commissioner Maurice D. Cox said the city has 4,000 vacant lots that are clean and ready for sale. He also promised a more s…
Published on 3 years, 1 month ago
Can This Bulls Team Actually Win the Championship?
Last year around this time we asked, “Are these Bulls for real?” That’s because the team had one of its best starts in years, exciting new players, and a newfound intensity on the court. Heading into…
Published on 3 years, 1 month ago
What Does Cook County Do with its $8 Billion Budget?
In addition to statewide and congressional races, candidates for Cook County offices are on the ballot this election, including Cook County board president and board commissioners. But voters may not…
Published on 3 years, 1 month ago
'Candyman' Has Been Scaring Chicago for 30 Years
Re-watching a classic film as an adult, after living for decades in the city where it's set, can bring out very different reactions than the first time you watched it. The original "Candyman" came ou…
Published on 3 years, 1 month ago
Your Last-Minute Halloween Guide
TimeOut Chicago editor Emma Krupp’s job is to bring readers events that cater to a range of interests, neighborhoods, and lifestyles. Of course, Halloween weekend is a stacked calendar. Emma tells pr…
Published on 3 years, 1 month ago