Ed Smith

Warehouse upstages plans for new high school in Austin

Proponents of a state-of-the-art college prep school for Austin have their plans pinned to a 30-acre site occupied by a former candy factory. The city, however, approves other plans for the property.

6 months ago | By Jennifer Slosar

Street sweeping scofflaws could be the next target of city cameras

Mayor Richard M. Daley has a proposal to put more Chicago residents into pictures, with street sweeper-mounted video cameras recording evidence against motorists who fail to move their cars out of the way.

6 months ago | By Jennifer Slosar

Aldermen look to criminalize torture

While the ongoing federal probe into a notorious police torture scandal is a positive step, it isn't enough, some aldermen say. They're looking for new ways to hold police responsible for mistreating suspects.

6 months ago | By Jennifer Slosar
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