Power to the People
Sarah Moskowitz of the Citizens Utility Board breaks down why electricity bills are spiking.
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Illinois Democrats have long worked state legislative lines to their advantage. Now comes a push for a fairer process.
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.
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?