The Trump Trap Has Doomed Illinois Republicans
“I really don’t follow the party too closely, because it’s become so irrelevant,” says Jim Nowlan, a former Republican state representative.
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The Hour of Need
A new clinic offering abortions up to 34 weeks shines a spotlight on the exceptions allowed by state law.
The ICE Men Cometh
Immigrant advocate Mary Meg McCarthy wants to make sure the Trump administration follows the law.
Return of the Rahmosaurus
It seems improbable that our former mayor could make a successful run for the White House. So why is he eyeing it?
A Brief History of Nepotism in Chicago Politics
With Alderperson Walter Burnett Jr. hoping to see his 29-year-old son, Walter III, appointed to his seat, we’re taking a look at some of the most notable family succession plans in the city.
A Little Insight on a Few Crowded Races
There’s a cascade of candidates running for Congress this year, as a result of retirements and members of Congress trying to move up to the Senate. Here’s who we know is running in the contested races, with their occupations and their campaign websites, if they have one, along with some insight on the frontrunners (for … Read more
The Right Enemy
Can tangling with Trump provide a path back to popularity — and even reelection — for Mayor Johnson?
Has a Chicago Mayor Ever Been Assassinated?
Yes. In fact, it’s happened twice. The first murdered mayor was Carter Harrison. On October 28, 1893, two days before the closing of the World’s Columbian Exposition, the 68-year-old former lawyer and real estate baron was relaxing in his mansion on South Ashland Avenue. Harrison, who was midway through his fifth term, always made himself … Read more
Can’t Become Corrupted if You’re Not in Office
The case for term limits — which could have kept Madigan out of prison.