From Crain's Chicago Business August 29, 2017 Jens Ludwig and Lauren Speigel Harris Public Policy Professor Jens Ludwig Harris Public Policy Professor Jens Ludwig and Crime Lab research analyst Lauren Speigel published an article in Crain's Chicago Business discussing how statewide policies impact violent crime rates in Chicago. "While focusing on what's different about Chicago helps explain part of our challenge, there's another question to be asked: What is different about Illinois?" Full coverage available at Crain's Chicago Business. Upcoming Events More events Get to Know Harris! A Virtual Information Session Thu., February 12, 2026 | 8:30 AM Masterclass with Tom Coleman: Blockchain, Crypto, and Micro Strategy Thu., February 12, 2026 | 9:00 AM Harris Campus Visit Thu., February 12, 2026 | 9:30 AM 1307 E 60th St Chicago, IL 60637 United States