Cops vs. Counselors
Now that the mayor’s Treatment Not Trauma plan is gaining traction, how would it actually get implemented?
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It’s Time for Biden to Make Room for Another Candidate
A Washington Post poll found a “generic Democrat” beats Trump 48-40. It’s a perfect opportunity for the likes of California Governor Gavin Newsom or our own Governor J.B. Pritzker.
Pro-life or Pro-lie?
A new state law cracks down on deceptive practices by anti-abortion centers, but a legal challenge claims Illinois is violating free speech.
Our Neighbor to the East Births Unexceptional VPs
Imagine if Lincoln had remained in his boyhood home of Indiana — which proudly calls itself the “Mother of Vice Presidents.”
Renters’ Relief
The push to end a statewide ban on rent control opens the possibility that Chicago, for the first time, could limit hikes.
Unlocking the Universe’s Secrets
A Fermilab experiment could have major implications for our understanding of physics.
Glenn Poshard: Let’s Emphasize Commonalities Between Chicago and Downstate
The Southern Illinois Democrat on his pro-life position, attitudes around depression, and how to bring the state together.
What $500 Means to Zinida Moore
In an experimental program, 5,000 Chicagoans received monthly cash payments from the city for a year, no strings attached. Here’s how the money changed one woman’s life — and how it didn’t.
The Big Left Turn
The new mayor’s progressive agenda faces its first test as the City Council takes up a wage increase for tipped workers.
No Country, No Home
Alderperson Byron Sigcho-Lopez weighs in on the city’s struggle to house bused-in migrants.