The Right Enemy
Can tangling with Trump provide a path back to popularity — and even reelection — for Mayor Johnson?
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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.
Cause Canvassing at No Kings
The march became a Leftistpalooza for a variety of movements looking to attract new members (or at least sell a few newspapers).
This Gen Z Congressional Candidate Is Actually From Here
Meet Bushra Amiwala, the 27-year-old candidate for the 9th Congressional District who has been running for office almost since she was old enough to vote.
In Defense of the Libs
With his new book, Kevin M. Schultz reclaims the “grand centrist philosophy” of American life.
The TikTok Candidate
Influencer Kat Abughazaleh is getting national buzz for her run for Congress. But how well does she know the district she’d represent? We quizzed her.
Is a Pritzker Endorsement Enough?
Juliana Stratton received nods from both JB and Senator Duckworth, but the lieutenant governorship offers few opportunities to build a political record.
Doors Closing
With ridership lagging and a fiscal reckoning looming, the L is in trouble. Here’s why our train is worth saving.
