The Trump Trap Has Doomed Illinois Republicans By Edward Robert McClelland “I really don’t follow the party too closely, because it’s become so irrelevant,” says Jim Nowlan, a former Republican state representative. Read more
Illinois’s Abortion Gray Area By Leigh Giangreco A new clinic offering abortions up to 34 weeks shines a spotlight on the exceptions allowed by state law. Read more
The Group Fighting For Immigrant Rights Interview by Erica Gunderson Mary Meg McCarthy, executive director of the National Immigrant Justice Center, wants to make sure the Trump administration follows the law. Read more
The Anti- Anti-Vaxxers Interview by Erica Gunderson The American Academy of Pediatrics takes a stand against RFK Jr.’s actions. Read more
Return of the Rahmosaurus By Edward McClelland It seems improbable that our former mayor could make a successful run for the White House. So why is he eyeing it? Read more
A Brief History of Nepotism in Chicago Politics By Edward Robert McClelland 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. Read more
A Little Insight on a Few Crowded Races By Edward McClelland Here’s who we know is running in the contested Congressional races in Illinois, and who is taking the lead (for now). Read more
Can Tangling With Trump Boost the Mayor’s Popularity? By Edward McClelland The only politician less popular among Chicago voters than Johnson may be Trump. Read more
Has a Chicago Mayor Ever Been Assassinated? Answered by Edward McClelland Two, in fact — although one wasn't intentional (the bullet was meant for a president). Read more
Can’t Become Corrupted if You’re Not in Office The case for term limits — which could have kept Madigan out of prison. Read more
