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Opinion: What Are the Costs of AI on the Environment?
Environmental issues are raging all over the world. In the meanwhile, a new player has entered the game -- artificial intelligence. How can we find clean, sustainable energy? Environmental issues are raging all over the world. In the meanwhile, a new player has entered the game -- artificial intelligence. How can we find clean, sustainable energy? Ticketed by Design: The Unequal Toll of Chicago’s Speed Camera Program
Now a decade since it launched, Chicago's speed camera program has issued over nine million tickets, generating $879 million in revenue. That’s more than three tickets for every Chicago resident. What’s the Future of Public Transportation in Chicago?
Experts weigh in on ways Chicago can improve its transportation system: trains, buses and more bike lines could better connect our neighborhoods. Reconstructing the Red Line: Progress on the Extension Project
The Chicago Transit Authority is extending the Red Line from 95th/Dan Ryan to 130th Street. Where do things currently stand with the $5.3 billion project? Opinion: The CTA and the Lack of Transportation Equity Around the City
CTA trains and bus routes are designed to get people in and out of downtown. But what about going neighborhood-to-neighborhood? From a US Student Visa to US Citizenship: Navigating the Journey and Challenges
Follow the journey from a student visa to an employment-based visa — which eventually leads to a green card and granting citizenship. Chicago Bears Facing Pushback and Anticipation as They Seek New Stadium
In a season of controversies for the Bears, among their biggest is which of the three proposals to pick for a new stadium. Gun Ownership in America: Where Does Illinois Rank?
Guns are everywhere in America, but their role — and how they’re owned — changes drastically from state to state. See where Illinois ranks on the interactive map. Map: State-by-State Abortion Laws in a Post Roe v. Wade Era
Overturning Roe v. Wade was a major blow to women's rights. this story and map show how each U.S. state is handling abortion and women's healthcare. Bird Flu Outbreak Linked to California Dairy Cows, No Cases Reported in Illinois
Human cases of H5N1 avian influenza A, commonly known as bird flu virus, are slowly rising across the United States. Map: Teen Birth Rates Increasing in Several U.S. States
Data show that states with low socioeconomic status are significant contributors to higher teen birth rates. Education plays a key role as well. Measles Cases in the U.S. – and Illinois – Are on the Rise
Measles cases are rising in the U.S. as a result of fewer parents getting their children vaccinated. It can lead to more serious health issues, such as pneumonia. Map: Global COVID-19 Cases By Country Show US Handled It Poorly
The amount of COVID-19 cases has declined worldwide, but data show that the U.S. has done one of the worst jobs of handling the pandemic. Hidden Cost of Working Through College: Students Struggle to Balance Mental Health
How can students balance working, school and their mental health? Its a juggling act for many who are dealing with "time poverty." How Will AI Impact Our Lives and the Journalism We See Moving Forward?
Most people are not aware of how prevalent the technology has become in our daily lives -- and in the media they consume. The Future is Here: How Artificial Intelligence Is Reshaping Education
How are teachers in high school and other levels adjusting to the use of Artificial Intelligence in and out of the classroom? Map: Where Does Chicago Rank in Worst Cities for Traffic?
We've all sat in traffic in Chicago. But how bad is it compared to other metropolitan cities? The Red Line Project's Kelsey Skup used a study by TomTom to map the worst cities for traffic. Opinion: Weaponizing Doubt — Deepfakes and Fake News
Explore the impact of deepfakes on public trust in media and the broader democratic process by analyzing case studies such as the Nancy Pelosi video and AI-generated images of Taylor Swift. Opinion: The Copyright and Ethical Situation of AI and Journalism
The editorial argues that AI models should not use writers’ works for training without permission or compensation, as this usage does not qualify for “fair use” due to its commercial nature and potential harm to the market for original content. Opinion: Controversy Abounds on Use of AI Within the Sports Industry
AI technologies like chatbots, computer vision and wearable tech have been integrated into sports teams’ efficiency, content generation, and fan experiences. Does it authenticity? 
