Nobody Wants to Be Ed Burke’s Friend Anymore
The four best-funded mayoral candidates have two things in common: a close connection to Burke, and a sudden desire to sever it.
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How Downstate Lost Its Political Power
When the new General Assembly takes office on Tuesday, Illinois will be bluer than ever. That has a lot to do with the changing GOP — and the suburban voters it has lost along the way.
The Two-Minute Guide to New Laws for 2019
New year, new rules. Here’s a rundown of some of what’s changing in Illinois — and who might be ticked off about it.
How I Wound Up Chauffeuring a Mayoral Hopeful for a Day
Our correspondent shadowed Amara Enyia’s campaign for 48 hours — a very eventful 48 hours, it turned out.
Ed Burke Is Maybe, Finally Done
Those FBI raids aren’t a good look. But the 50-year alderman has been losing support in his increasingly Latino ward for years.
What's the Deal with Chicago's Consent Decree?
The 225-page document, which would force independent oversight of CPD, gets its only public hearing Wednesday and Thursday.
On a Coast-to-Coast Sojourn, Taking the Pulse of Trump-Era America
On inauguration day, Chicago journalist Richard Cahan took a cross-country train ride, interviewing Americans from all walks of life.
No One Knows For Sure How Much Good Police Body Cams Actually Do
Chicago Police Department will launch a wearable camera pilot program within weeks, but there’s not enough research to know whether or not cameras actually do anything to stop police abuse.
What We Learn From The Trib’s Study of Red-Light Cameras
A Tribune-commissioned study finds that the city’s red-light cameras decreased angle/turning-injury crashes while increasing rear-end crashes, suggesting that, at the very least, Chicago needs to reconsider the cameras’ locations.
Judy Baar Topinka Was Beloved—But Love Wasn’t Enough to Beat Blago
The late former treasurer and comptroller helped rebuild the state GOP when it was at a historical low point, while reaching across the aisle and winning support from state Democratic voters. So how did Rod Blagojevich beat her by double digits?