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David Bernstein

What the Investigation of Newark's Police Department Means for Garry McCarthy

July 2, 2026 at 6:24 p.m.

The U.S. Justice Department found a pattern of unconstitutional policing in Newark, New Jersey—and some of it happened while Chicago's police superintendent was the top cop there.

The Truth About Chicago's Crime Rates: Part 2

July 2, 2026 at 6:35 p.m.

Murder makes the headlines, but crimes like theft and assault are far more common in Chicago—and your chances of being a victim may be higher than the police are telling...

The Truth About Chicago’s Crime Rates

July 2, 2026 at 6:37 p.m.

The city's drop in crime has been nothing short of miraculous. Here's what's behind the unbelievable numbers.

Sinaloa Boss and Drug Kingpin Joaquín Guzmán's Arrest: What It Means for Chicago

July 2, 2026 at 6:51 p.m.

How the Sinaloa shakeup could affect the city's drug trade—and an open question on where the crime boss's trial will take place.

What to Do if the Bears Lose to the Packers

July 2, 2026 at 7:08 p.m.

Bury your sniveling nose in the pages of an excellent book about the team's glory days.

Davy Rothbart Will Make You Laugh So Hard You Snort

July 2, 2026 at 7:13 p.m.

See the author of 'My Heart Is an Idiot' (and 'Found' magazine creator) at an event at Schubas tonight.

Six Strange Bills the Illinois Legislature Actually Passed This Session

July 2, 2026 at 7:29 p.m.

Who Says Illinois lawmakers are lazy? Six of the 595 bills passed this session—on topics as diverse as hunting, tanning, and license plate design—suggest otherwise.

Illinois Lawmakers Just Can't Keep Their Hands Off Other People's Money

July 2, 2026 at 7:23 p.m.

State Rep. Connie Howard just pled guilty to spending $28,000 from a scholarship fund she created. Here we go again.

David Axelrod Cut a Ribbon with Oversized Scissors This Morning

July 2, 2026 at 7:55 p.m.

Axelrod officially opened the University of Chicago Institute of Politics today. Tonight: What's next for the Republican party?

Our Q&A with Michael Hainey on his Excellent New Book

July 2, 2026 at 8:10 p.m.

Tonight and tomorrow evening, Michael Hainey will be around town reading from his new book After Visiting Friends, a book that uncovers the truth behind his father's mysterious death—and finds...

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