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Mr. Competent

August 1, 2022May 26, 2022 by Lynette Smith
Illustration by Zohar Lazar

Why will J.B. Pritzker likely be reelected governor? Because he’s neither corrupt nor a screwup. In Illinois, that’s a rare combo.

Categories Chicago Magazine Tags News & Politics

Mayoral Power Rankings 2023: May 2022 Update

August 1, 2022May 19, 2022 by Sarah Steimer

Our latest update to who has the best shot at becoming the city’s next mayor.

Categories News & Issues Tags News & Politics

The Case for Pushing Back the Illinois Primary

August 1, 2022May 11, 2022 by Sarah Steimer

The state chooses its candidates earlier than any other state — making it feel as though politics never ends.

Categories News & Issues Tags News & Politics

Stacy Davis Gates Won’t Back Down

November 4, 2022April 19, 2022 by Lynette Smith
Stacy Davis Gates

The Chicago Teachers Union’s heir apparent sees herself as a righteous champion of not just educators but of students. And she’s not about to let anyone stand in her way. Including the mayor.

Categories Chicago Magazine Tags Long Reads, News & Politics

10 Reasons Tammy Duckworth Should Run for President

August 1, 2022April 15, 2022 by Sarah Steimer

Why gives her an edge? She’s a veteran, a suburbanite, and a Hotel California fan.

Categories News & Issues Tags News & Politics

Latinos Rising

April 13, 2022April 12, 2022 by Lynette Smith
Illustration by Valerie Chiang

A showdown for the 3rd Congressional District will put the growing political power of Latinos on display.

Categories Chicago Magazine Tags News & Politics

The Madigan Indictment

April 19, 2022April 11, 2022 by Lynette Smith
Illustration by John Dykes

Twenty-two counts. Two guys named Mike. One humdinger of an Illinois political corruption case.

Categories Chicago Magazine Tags News & Politics

Why Aldermen Don’t Become Mayor

August 1, 2022April 6, 2022 by Sarah Steimer

They’re already paid well, their bases are small, and they have a reputation of being shady.

Categories News & Issues Tags News & Politics

To Catch a Carjacker

April 4, 2022March 31, 2022 by Lynette Smith
Roe Conn

Former radio host Roe Conn now tracks the city’s auto theft epidemic as part of a police task force.

Categories Chicago Magazine Tags News & Politics, Vox

Mayoral Power Rankings 2023

August 1, 2022March 31, 2022 by Sarah Steimer

What are each of the potential candidates’ chances at winning the next mayoral election?

Categories News & Issues Tags News & Politics
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