Commentary and Analysis

Vying for international expansion, NASCAR's Grant Park race—akin to iconic global events like Monaco GP—bolsters Chicago's economy with a $109M impact.

Due to unresolved civic tensions, Chicago's Clark Street faces a potential shutdown despite expansions of outdoor dining programs in other global cities.

For Chicago's sports stadiums, the financing debate between public funds and private investment remains an obstacle, as it has been for stadiums around the world.

Reflecting a global trend, Chicago Loop retail vacancies hit a record 30%—most likely due to remote work—necessitating revival strategies.

An update on global public opinion on the COVID-19 pandemic reviews survey results from countries in North America, Europe, and the Middle East.

An update on global public opinion on COVID-19 reviews survey results from countries in North and South America, Europe, Asia, and Gulf States.

An update on global public opinion on the pandemic reviews survey results from countries in North America, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East.

As the coronavirus pandemic begins to quickly spread across the globe, Council experts assess public opinion around about the virus and its impact.

Amid growing anxiety among experts and health officials, how do publics in countries around the world perceive the threat of the novel coronavirus?

While Republicans share a similar political worldview overall, Trump and Non-Trump Republicans disagree on key policies for immigration, climate change, and nuclear programs.