AltWeeklies Wire
Fire 'Em All, Let God Sort 'Em Outnew
Homeland Security's latest weapon against illegal immigration could cost legal workers their jobs.
Chicago Reader |
Tori Marlan |
01-15-2008 |
Immigration
Tags: Immigration
For Illinois, It'd Be a Zell of a Dealnew
The state's proposed purchase and renovation of Wrigley Field is a corporate handout that even the mayor can't swallow.
Chicago Reader |
Ben Joravsky |
01-07-2008 |
Policy Issues
Tags: public policy issues
Baseball Bonuses and Bungled Bowlsnew
When will the sports press get out of the sports business?
Chicago Reader |
Michael Miner |
12-17-2007 |
Media
Tags: media
Good Intentionsnew
The Chicago Reporter held a documentary contest. Not even the winner's happy.
Chicago Reader |
Michael Miner |
12-10-2007 |
Media
Tags: media
Go Indirectly to Jailnew
A social worker's seven-hour quest to visit a client at Cook County.
Chicago Reader |
Angela Rogensues |
12-10-2007 |
Crime & Justice
Tags: crime & justice
The Persistence of Andrew Wilsonnew
A cop killer who fought to expose torture in the Chicago Police Department has died, but his testimony from beyond the grave could still help bring down its perpetrators.
Chicago Reader |
John Conroy |
12-03-2007 |
Crime & Justice
Tags: crime & justice
Was Reagan a Racist?new
Pundits bitch-slap each other over a 27-year-old campaign speech.
Chicago Reader |
Michael Miner |
12-03-2007 |
Media
Tags: media
Books on Tape -- All 27 of 'Emnew
JoBe Cerny's audio re-creation of the New Testament, titled The Word of Promise, is expected to set record sales for an audiobook largely because of its A-list cast. Once Jim Caviezel got on board as Jesus, lots of actors wanted in. Terence Stamp plays God. Marisa Tomei is Mary Magdalene.
Chicago Reader |
Mike Sula |
11-26-2007 |
Religion
Tags: religion
Journalists' Ritesnew
What could keep a reporter on the righteous path in these dismal times?
Chicago Reader |
Michael Miner |
11-26-2007 |
Media
Tags: media
The Green Map System Lets Local Enviros Do the Talkingnew
The neighborhood maps seek to "help residents and tourists make ethical consumer choices during their daily experience of the city," but don't take them at face value. Like all maps, they're complex, extremely condensed, and subjective.
Chicago Reader |
Harold Henderson |
11-19-2007 |
Environment
Tags: environment
The Aging of the Moorsnew
Eighty years ago a prophet came to Chicago's south side and drew thousands of followers. Today the remaining few face an uncertain future.
Chicago Reader |
Tasneem Paghdiwala |
11-19-2007 |
Religion
Tags: religion
Rackednew
When Allen Walker's bike fell off a city bus, he expected more than sympathy from the CTA.
Chicago Reader |
Edward McClelland |
10-29-2007 |
Transportation
Tags: transportation
A Critical Mass for Recycling in Chicagonew
Under mounting pressure from citizens, can the city come up with a recycling plan that actually works?
Chicago Reader |
Mick Dumke |
10-29-2007 |
Environment
Tags: Recycling, environment
Can Pro Publica Fill the Void Left by Papers Nationwide?new
I won't go on about the strengths of this initiative because they're obvious, but here's what's iffy about it.
Chicago Reader |
Michael Miner |
10-29-2007 |
Media
Tags: media
On the Letter of the Lawnew
Watch your step: the nation's courts are in a literal mood.
Chicago Reader |
Michael Miner |
10-22-2007 |
Media
Tags: media
