Iowa Shouldn’t Vote First. Neither Should Illinois
With the 2020 caucuses in chaos Gov. J.B. Pritzker proposed that Illinois take the reins. Here’s why that’s a terrible idea.
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Amazon Can’t Revive Pullman's Middle Class
A new warehouse could bring 300 jobs to the site of the old Ryerson Steel mill — but it won’t pay the wages its predecessor did.
Illinois Is Not Losing Its Highly Taxed Residents
The state’s population is shrinking — but it’s also getting wealthier.
The Race to Repair Dorothy Brown’s Office
The low-on-the-ticket circuit court clerk race is one of Cook County’s most important.
Michael Bloomberg Sure Is Spending a Lot in Illinois
He’s put $4.4 million into advertising in a state that associates him with Preckwinkle’s soda tax and Garry McCarthy’s CPD.
10 Stories You Should Read Right Now
The story behind Cameo, how to fix the Bulls, new life at South Works, and more.
Rahm Exacts Revenge on Rocky Wirtz, Adirondack Chairs in New Book
The former mayor spends most of The Nation City talking about how awesome he is. But it wouldn’t be a Rahm Emanuel joint without a little score settling.
When Illinois Conservatives Blocked the ERA
Decades after being sent to the states for ratification, the ERA is closer than ever to becoming the 28th Amendment. That delay has a lot to do with us.
Why Illinois Is Pumping Millions Into the Census
With funding and congressional seats at stake, the state is taking extreme measures to get a full count.
The Chicago Political Quote Hall of Fame
We’ve got the spiciest politicians anywhere — and the receipts to prove it.