oh, chicago

Former Chicago alderman sentenced to prison, but not yet

“A former Chicago alderman nicknamed “Fast Eddie” for his backroom dealing was sentenced Friday by a federal judge to 18 months in prison for tax evasion.” Here’s the part that makes me shake my head: “After sentencing Vrdolyak, U.S. District […]

oh, chicago

An outdoor strip club for downtown prison inmates. 

Stroll through downtown Chicago, and you’ll eventually find the Metropolitan Correction Center. From its tiny windows, prisoners can see a parking garage rooftop across the street. On top of this garage is a sort of pop-up strip club where loved […]