Mayoral Power Rankings 2023: February 2023 Update
We spoke with Northwest Side pollster Matt Podgorski on what he sees as the most likely race outcome.
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The Man Who Wrote the 13th Amendment
Lyman Trumbull penned the amendment that ended slavery — today is the 158th anniversary of its passage — but he’s often forgotten to history.
The Computer That Will Change Everything
Eight years in the making, Aurora, a powerful new machine at Argonne National Laboratory, could help solve some of the most pressing questions of our time. Welcome to the new era of supercomputing.
Multiple Choice
Now that Evanston is the first Illinois municipality to adopt ranked-choice voting, will the rest of the state follow?
Does Gov. J.B. Pritzker Suck?
The governor isn’t making any friends in Southern Illinois with his laws on guns, abortion, and the environment.
Grading the Mayoral Debate
Sophia King made a positive impression, while Willie Wilson made Paul Vallas look progressive.
City Council Races to Watch
Redrawn wards, a rash of retirements, and candidates trading on Dad’s name create intrigue and opportunity in this month’s aldermanic elections.
We’ll Swap You Southern Illinois for St. Louis
St. Louis has more in common with Chicago, and Southern Illinois finds Missouri far more relatable.
Mayoral Power Rankings 2023: January 2023 Update
As we creep closer to election day, we take a deeper look at the candidates in the race.
Red Wave
Democratic socialists see the upcoming City Council elections as a chance to build an influential bloc.