The Man Behind the Shield
Under Larry Snelling’s watch, violent crime is down in Chicago. To understand his approach, you have to understand where he comes from — and the lessons he’s learned.
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“We Won’t Survive If You Don’t Support Us”
ICE presence in Chicago has hurt the local economies in immigrant communities — which could in turn put a financial strain on the city at large.
In Defense of the Libs
With his new book, Kevin M. Schultz reclaims the “grand centrist philosophy” of American life.
Poll Positions
Will Johnson of the Harris Poll on why politicians would be wise to soften their arch stances.
State of the Unions
As other Midwestern states restrict labor’s power, an amendment on the Illinois ballot would further protect it here.
The Long Haul
Inside one neurologist’s quest to solve the mystery of COVID’s most puzzling complication.
2022 Illinois Primaries
It’s midterm season once again, just later than usual, and state politics are getting all shook up. To help make sense of it: our lowdown on three key votes to watch June 28.
Bring Back the Big House
The Illinois General Assembly once used a system called cumulative voting — and it’s worth reviving.
In Praise of Jesse White’s Lack of Ambition
The Secretary of State’s office has traditionally been a stepping stone to something bigger, but White focused his energies on making the place less of a hassle.