Grading the Mayoral Debate

January 23, 2023January 20, 2023 by Sarah Steimer

Sophia King made a positive impression, while Willie Wilson made Paul Vallas look progressive.

City Council Races to Watch

January 23, 2023January 16, 2023 by Lynette Smith

Redrawn wards, a rash of retirements, and candidates trading on Dad’s name create intrigue and opportunity in this month’s aldermanic elections.

January 9, 2023 by Sarah Steimer

St. Louis has more in common with Chicago, and Southern Illinois finds Missouri far more relatable.

January 16, 2023January 4, 2023 by Sarah Steimer

As we creep closer to election day, we take a deeper look at the candidates in the race.

January 4, 2023December 12, 2022 by Lynette Smith

Democratic socialists see the upcoming City Council elections as a chance to build an influential bloc.

November 22, 2022November 22, 2022 by Sarah Steimer

In his new book, Wilfredo Cruz explores how Latinos have become a political force in the city.

November 18, 2022November 17, 2022 by Sarah Steimer

The ballot is starting to take shape, and we’re here with our hot takes on the official and potential candidates.

November 10, 2022November 9, 2022 by Sarah Steimer

According to Pritzker, Republicans have lost Illinois because Illinois has always resisted extremism.

November 7, 2022 by Sarah Steimer

Colonel McCormick’s paper long endorsed Republican candidates, but now its editorial board has tipped its cap to all Democrats this election season.

October 6, 2022October 5, 2022 by Lynette Smith

The retiring U.S. representative, 75, on the Black Panthers, segregation, and close calls.