Mayoral Power Rankings 2023: February 2023 Update By Edward Robert McClelland We spoke with Northwest Side pollster Matt Podgorski on what he sees as the most likely race outcome. Read more
The Man Who Wrote the 13th Amendment By Edward Robert McClelland Lyman Trumbull penned the amendment that ended slavery — today is the 158th anniversary of its passage — but he's often forgotten to history. Read more
The Great Pop vs. Soda Debate By Edward Robert McClelland The great Midwest tradition of calling carbonated beverages "pop" grew out of a Detroit bottling factory. Read more
Does Gov. J.B. Pritzker Suck? By Edward Robert McClelland The governor isn't making any friends in Southern Illinois with his laws on guns, abortion, and the environment. Read more
Harris Poll CEO: “Voters Are Exhausted” Interview by Edward Robert McClelland Will Johnson of the Harris Poll on why politicians would be wise to soften their arch stances. Read more
Grading the Mayoral Debate By Edward Robert McClelland Sophia King made a positive impression, while Willie Wilson made Paul Vallas look progressive. Read more
There Are No Hills in Orland Hills By Edward Robert McClelland What's in a name? Not much truth for quite a few Chicago-area towns, cities and villages. Read more
The Restaurant that Will Bring You to West Elsdon By Edward Robert McClelland The neighborhood hit that'll take you to an overlooked part of town. Read more
Following Steve Goodman’s Morning Train to Mattoon By Edward Robert McClelland Ride the rails that inspired the folk singer's City of New Orleans... even if the train doesn't take you that far south. Read more
We’ll Swap You Southern Illinois for St. Louis By Edward Robert McClelland St. Louis has more in common with Chicago, and Southern Illinois finds Missouri far more relatable. Read more
