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Chicago's Establishment Gets Behind Paul Ryan, Mitt Romney, Republicans
Four years ago, Barack Obama was the toast of the town and the target of some of the city’s biggest political donors. Now many of them have switched over to Mitt Romney and his new running mate, Paul Ryan.
Could Paul Ryan Make Poverty an Issue in 2012?
In his introductory speech after being named Romney’s running mate, Paul Ryan broached the subject of poverty, something the Obama campaign has avoided as it focuses on the middle class.
Paul Ryan: The VP Pick Everybody Loves
The Wisconsin representative from Janesville, and former Wienermobile driver, has been embraced by Mitt Romney… and his opponents. Far from contradictory, it’s a perfect representation of the political scene in 2012.
My Neighbor's Surprise Meeting With Obama at Piccolo Sogno
While in town for four Sunday fundraisers, the president sees a woman who hosted one of his first fundraisers as a Senate candidate, and demonstrates character and memory that runs counter to his icy image.
Rip Currents Cause More Deaths on Lake Michigan
The eastern shore of Lake Michigan, from northwest Indiana up through western Michigan, is historically one of the most dangerous spots for rip currents in America, and not just because a lot of Chicagoans vacation there.
What Is Happening With Welfare Spending in Illinois and America?
Far from an increased culture of dependency, federal welfare spending has been in decline since the passage of welfare reform—and it’s put a squeeze on the Illinois budget, as it’s scrambled to keep up while state block grants aren’t adjusted for inflation.
Long Reads on Softball, Pot, School Violence, and Lynch Law
16-inch softball’s aristocratic roots; investigative journalism from Ida B. Wells; a teacher and a librarian get busted for a Bridgeport grow-house; and a violent year at Harper High.
Obama Campaign Tweaks Romney on Free Cars for Welfare Recipients
After being accused of trying to end welfare reform as we know it, the Obama camp responds by bringing up the Massachusetts welfare-to-drive-to-work program, itself a descendent of the 1996 welfare-reform law.