Everyone Against Us
In this exclusive adaptation of his new book, a former Cook County public defender describes what it’s like advocating for the accused — and recounts the injustices he witnessed.
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Johnson Stans Triumph Over Vallas Contributors
The mayor-elect’s edge came from supporters who adopted his candidacy as a cause — and worked tirelessly for it.
The Mayoral Candidates Make a Final, Ethnic Push
In a race this close, the candidates have stepped up their campaigning among Muslim and Asian Chicagoans.
The Mayor’s Race Outside of Chicago
Last week, I talked to a writer from New York magazine about the mayor’s race. Chicagoans are used to New Yorkers not thinking about us at all, except to read articles about pizza or watch a TV show about an Italian beef stand, so I asked him why anyone in New York cared who would … Read more
A Tale of Two Chicagos in the Runoff
Mount Greenwood and Logan Square offer a look at the issues that matter to Vallas and Johnson supporters.
The Mystery Millionaire of Gage Park
When Joseph Stancak died, he left behind a secret: He was worth $11 million. How did a reclusive electrician living in a modest bungalow amass the largest unclaimed estate in American history?
Get Ready For the Runoff
This will be one of the most polarizing mayoral elections in recent Chicago history.
The Ja’mal Green Campaign Bus Saga Had Twitter Enthralled
Call it a metaphor if you’d like. On the day before Chicago’s city elections, mayoral candidate Ja’Mal Green’s campaign bus got stuck in the mud.
Mayoral Power Rankings 2023: Election Eve
1. Paul Vallas Vallas is so confident of finishing first on Tuesday he’s acting like he’s already mayor. On Sunday, he held a meet and greet at Barba Yianni, a Greek restaurant in Lincoln Square. The candidate slipped in through the back door, then held a brief press conference in front of microphones from all the … Read more
Why You Should Vote Strategically in the Mayoral Election
Until ranked-choice voting comes to Chicago, many can’t vote for their preferred candidate if they want to be strategic.