Can’t Become Corrupted if You’re Not in Office
The case for term limits — which could have kept Madigan out of prison.
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Cause Canvassing at No Kings
The march became a Leftistpalooza for a variety of movements looking to attract new members (or at least sell a few newspapers).
This Gen Z Congressional Candidate Is Actually From Here
Meet Bushra Amiwala, the 27-year-old candidate for the 9th Congressional District who has been running for office almost since she was old enough to vote.
In Defense of the Libs
With his new book, Kevin M. Schultz reclaims the “grand centrist philosophy” of American life.
The TikTok Candidate
Influencer Kat Abughazaleh is getting national buzz for her run for Congress. But how well does she know the district she’d represent? We quizzed her.
Is a Pritzker Endorsement Enough?
Juliana Stratton received nods from both JB and Senator Duckworth, but the lieutenant governorship offers few opportunities to build a political record.
Doors Closing
With ridership lagging and a fiscal reckoning looming, the L is in trouble. Here’s why our train is worth saving.
“It’s My Turn on the Line”
In an exclusive interview, Senator Tammy Duckworth laments the lack of resistance to Trump and describes her rescue in Iraq as a “gift.”
Hands Off, Indiana
Our neighbor to the east is trying to annex downstate counties and, worse, lure the Bears, whom we’d actually miss.