The Role Stephen A. Douglas Played in Illinois
Controversial as he was (and is), the politician had an outsized role in making the state — and Chicago — what it is today.
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President Pritzker?
If you’re a successful governor with $2 billion, where do you go next? The White House.
When a Proposed Development Threatens Disinvestment
Despite a lack of support from the 22nd Ward, developer IDI Logistics is moving forward with demolishing a dozen century-old industrial buildings in North Lawndale. Will it become another empty lot?
The War at Home
For Illinois’s only Palestinian American legislator, the crisis in Gaza is personal.
The Mayor Is Not Incompetent, He’s Inexperienced
We gave Brandon Johnson’s first year in office an overall C-minus — but that’s not a failing grade.
Someday, There Will Be a Muslim Alderperson
Muslim politicians have broken through in the suburbs, but they have yet to win a seat on the Chicago City Council.
The Five Most Exciting Election Contests
It’s no general election, but there are still some big contests on the ballot next Tuesday.
Lori Lightfoot
The former mayor, 61, on her enemies, lessons from COVID, and why she’s finished with politics
Stealing Home
Despite all the hoopla, the White Sox’s proposed move from Guaranteed Rate Field to the 78 is anything but guaranteed.