On October 20, the Chicago Tribune published an opinion piece by David Mamet entitled “This is why Chicago was once the marvel of our nation.” Despite the city’s incredible accomplishments in the arts, the sciences, and commerce, Mamet declares our “current marvel is not innovation and prosperity, but murder and crime.” Chicago, from Mamet’s perspective, […] The post Ex-Chicagoan says Chicagoans don’t understand violence or corruption appeared first on Chicago Reader.