“I asked Tracy what public safety measures he needed to be safe on the CTA. His answer surprised me. It didn’t include more police, arrests, or cameras.” Credit: Kirk Williamson for Chicago Reader One ...

You wake up to your partner telling you that you had an entire conversation with someone named Bob last night, or your roommate mentions you were giving what sounded like a presentation in your sleep.

What do you do after you argue with your boyfriend, or when your girlfriend sends you a confusing text? Do you message a buddy for some feedback? Do you call your friend to walk through the situation?

When Ellie Shoja goes for a walk, she slips on her headphones and starts talking—but there’s no other voice ricocheting through the speakers. It’s merely a convenient way to disguise the fact that she ...

Most drivers think they can multitask. Talking while driving isn’t something they would mind. Be it a casual conversation ...

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