Stacy Davis Gates Won’t Back Down
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.
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10 Reasons Tammy Duckworth Should Run for President
Why gives her an edge? She’s a veteran, a suburbanite, and a Hotel California fan.
Latinos Rising
A showdown for the 3rd Congressional District will put the growing political power of Latinos on display.
The Madigan Indictment
Twenty-two counts. Two guys named Mike. One humdinger of an Illinois political corruption case.
Why Aldermen Don’t Become Mayor
They’re already paid well, their bases are small, and they have a reputation of being shady.
To Catch a Carjacker
Former radio host Roe Conn now tracks the city’s auto theft epidemic as part of a police task force.
Mayoral Power Rankings 2023
What are each of the potential candidates’ chances at winning the next mayoral election?
Bring Back the Big House
The Illinois General Assembly once used a system called cumulative voting — and it’s worth reviving.
In Praise of Jesse White’s Lack of Ambition
The Secretary of State’s office has traditionally been a stepping stone to something bigger, but White focused his energies on making the place less of a hassle.