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Lightfoot Says She Underestimated Her Enemies

Interview by Mike Thomas
The former mayor, 61, on her enemies, lessons from COVID, and why she’s finished with politics. Read more
The Mayor Is Not Incompetent, He’s Inexperienced
By Edward Robert McClelland
We gave Brandon Johnson's first year in office an overall C-minus — but that's not a failing grade. Read more
Someday, There Will Be a Muslim Alderperson
By Edward Robert McClelland
Muslim politicians have broken through in the suburbs, but they have yet to win a seat on the Chicago City Council. Read more

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The Mayor Is Not Incompetent, He’s Inexperienced
By Edward Robert McClelland
We gave Brandon Johnson's first year in office an overall C-minus — but that's not a failing grade. Read more
Grading the Mayor’s First Year
By Edward Robert McClelland
A year into office, Brandon Johnson still feels like a rookie. Read more
The Five Most Exciting Election Contests
By Edward Robert McClelland
It's no general election, but there are still some big contests on the ballot next Tuesday. Read more
Lightfoot Says She Underestimated Her Enemies
Interview by Mike Thomas
The former mayor, 61, on her enemies, lessons from COVID, and why she’s finished with politics. Read more
The Group Raising Hell About the L
Interview by Ximena N. Beltran Quan Kiu
Commuters Take Action cofounder Fabio Göttlicher wants you to know that Chicago’s public transit system is in trouble. Read more