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One of the nation’s great cities has been challenged in recent years by everything from a tragic murder rate to police abuse to pension shortfalls. As Chicago’s first black female mayor takes office, could the Windy City finally solve its toughest problems?

If you want better healthcare, live in a city. (Just avoid the ER.)

Amazon held a national competition to determine the home of its HQ2. In the end, only the Washington, D.C. metro area made the cut. Here’s why.

With burgeoning arts, cultural, culinary and design scenes, Houston just might be entering its Golden Era.