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Visualizing the Chicago River Reversal
A recently uncovered collection of photographs documents this engineering feat
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Feds Sue Over Tough Chicago Vacant Buildings Law
Who should be responsible for abandoned homes? Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac say "not us"
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Urban Wonk
How We're Failing Our Parks
America has more city parks, but less money to pay for them
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The Big Fix
Are Crime Cameras Really Worth the Money?
Cities spend millions on high-tech systems. But after decades of research, we still don't know whether they work
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The Future of Transit Fare Cards Is No Fare Card At All
Chicago and Philadelphia are doing away with fare cards in favor of an "open fare" system
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Maps
The Geography of American Brands
Some U.S. cities have more top global brands than many large countries
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The World's 10 Best Transit Poems
A short list of our favorite verses from public transportation around the globe
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Democracy in America
Chicago Asks Students to Help It Be More Transparent
A new Northwestern course starting in January tasks undergraduates with shining a light on city government
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Postcard
Postcard From Chicago
Tow truckers stealing cars and a fight over the gay pride parade route
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Maps
Mapping Traffic Fatalities Across the Country
A new interactive map shows where drivers, bikers and pedestrians were killed
