The Vanishing Mayor
With Chicago now on its second consecutive weak leader, the City Council is growing in power.
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Scenes From the Occupation
As the feds cracked down on immigration in Chicago this fall, filmmaker Carlos Javier Ortiz’s camera was rolling. These stills and footage show a city in crisis — and a city defiant.
Chicago Is Organizing for All
Everyday Chicagoans are proving to be the first line of defense against the federal incursion into their city.
Power to the People
Sarah Moskowitz of the Citizens Utility Board breaks down why electricity bills are spiking.
Map Games
Illinois Democrats have long worked state legislative lines to their advantage. Now comes a push for a fairer process.
The Trump Trap Has Doomed Illinois Republicans
“I really don’t follow the party too closely, because it’s become so irrelevant,” says Jim Nowlan, a former Republican state representative.
The Hour of Need
A new clinic offering abortions up to 34 weeks shines a spotlight on the exceptions allowed by state law.
The ICE Men Cometh
Immigrant advocate Mary Meg McCarthy wants to make sure the Trump administration follows the law.
Return of the Rahmosaurus
It seems improbable that our former mayor could make a successful run for the White House. So why is he eyeing it?