With Alderperson Walter Burnett Jr. hoping to see his 29-year-old son, Walter III, appointed to his seat, we’re taking a look at some of the most notable family succession plans in the city.
There’s a cascade of candidates running for Congress this year, as a result of retirements and members of Congress trying to move up to the Senate. Here’s who we know is running in the contested races, with their occupations and their campaign websites, if they have one, along with some insight on the frontrunners (for … Read more
Can tangling with Trump provide a path back to popularity — and even reelection — for Mayor Johnson?
The case for term limits — which could have kept Madigan out of prison.
Meet Bushra Amiwala, the 27-year-old candidate for the 9th Congressional District who has been running for office almost since she was old enough to vote.
Influencer Kat Abughazaleh is getting national buzz for her run for Congress. But how well does she know the district she’d represent? We quizzed her.
Juliana Stratton received nods from both JB and Senator Duckworth, but the lieutenant governorship offers few opportunities to build a political record.
With ridership lagging and a fiscal reckoning looming, the L is in trouble. Here’s why our train is worth saving.
In an exclusive interview, Senator Tammy Duckworth laments the lack of resistance to Trump and describes her rescue in Iraq as a “gift.”
