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Posted inNews & Politics

SCOTUS civil asset forfeiture decision won’t end profit-driven policing

by Maya Dukmasova March 1, 2019August 18, 2021

Illinois law still incentivizes cops to take people’s stuff

Posted inNews & Politics

The problem with the “public health” approach to ideological violence

by Maya Dukmasova December 10, 2018August 18, 2021

The Countering Violent Extremism program is meant to stop terrorism and hate crimes before they happen, but critics say it’s yet another excuse to spy on Muslims.

Posted inNews & Politics

Efforts to turn Cook County Jail into a polling location persist following governor’s veto

by Julia Hale November 1, 2018August 18, 2021

Though House Bill 4469 to turn Cook County Jail into an official polling location remains at a standstill, representatives who worked on the bill remain positive and motivated.

Posted inMusic

Rae Amitay of Immortal Bird on the resuscitation of a TLC classic

by Philip Montoro October 2, 2018August 18, 2021

Current musical obsessions of Rae Amitay of Immortal Bird, M.K. of Fin, and Philip Montoro of the Reader

Posted inBlogs

Is Illinois ready for a potential influx of stoned drivers?

by Ashley Mizuo April 19, 2018August 18, 2021

Weed Week: There is no completely reliable test for marijuana intoxication, and very few cops trained to recognize it.

Posted inBlogs

ACLU of Illinois sues for federal oversight of CPD reforms, and other Chicago news

by Kate Shepherd October 5, 2017August 18, 2021

Also, the Blackhawks allowed Bryan Bickell to retire as a Blackhawk with a one-day contract.

Posted inBlogs

Banned Books Week gets entertaining

by Tony Adler September 22, 2017August 18, 2021

City Lit Theater’s Books on the Chopping Block pop-up and other local events draw attention to the year’s most challenged works.

Posted inMusic

Garage-rock label Randy Records drops debut LPs by Skip Church and Today’s Hits

by J.R. Nelson and Leor Galil July 18, 2017August 18, 2021

Garage-rock label Randy Records drops debut LPs by Skip Church and Today’s Hits, Dumpster Tapes celebrates its third Monster Compilation at Cole’s, and more.

Posted inColumns & Opinion

Of medical fetishes and the ‘degradation pool’

by Dan Savage July 14, 2017August 18, 2021

Dan Savage advises a doc in training who has a thing for enemas, and more.

Posted inBlogs

The ACLU wants the mayor and the City Council to amend the ‘Welcoming City’ ordinance for immigrants, and other Chicago news

by Kate Shepherd July 11, 2017August 18, 2021

Also, Governor Bruce Rauner gets a new chief of staff from a high-profile conservative group following the tense budget battle.

Posted inBlogs

Report: ‘The credibility of the entire property tax system is in doubt’ in Cook County, and other Chicago news

by Kate Shepherd June 8, 2017August 18, 2021

Also, the ACLU slams Emanuel’s new police reform monitor plan.

Posted inMusic

A homegrown party puts Emo Nite LA to shame

by J.R. Nelson and Leor Galil April 12, 2017August 18, 2021

A homegrown party puts Emo Nite LA to shame, Subterranean hosts a hip-hop show to help the ACLU fight Trump, and more.

Posted inBlogs

Illinois senate reintroduces religious freedom bill advocates say is attack on LGBTQ people

by Nico Lang April 6, 2017August 18, 2021

The legislation would allow people of faith to deny services to LGBTQ customers.

Posted inMusic

Reunited late-70s Irish punks Protex hit Chicago for two shows

by J.R. Nelson and Leor Galil March 8, 2017August 18, 2021

Reunited late-70s Irish punks Protex hit Chicago for two shows, Redgrave host an ACLU benefit to fight Trump’s Muslim ban, and more.

Posted inBlogs

Donald Trump is a one-man Watergate

by Michael Miner March 6, 2017August 18, 2021

A look back at the classic characters of that ur-political scandal reveals some surprising similarities to the current president.

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