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JB Pritzker’s Moment
Interview by Kelley Engelbrecht
The governor opens up about his tragic past, beefing with Trump, and talk of a White House run. Read more
How Chicago’s Progressives Wound Up on Defense
By Edward Robert McClelland
After early wins under Mayor Johnson, the city’s left-wing movement finds itself coming back down to earth. Read more
The Lawyer for Good
By Kelley Engelbrecht
Six years after representing the family of George Floyd, Antonio Romanucci is back in Minneapolis, this time for Renee Good — and for a larger fight over accountability. Read more
The Case for Letting the Bears Go
By Edward Robert McClelland
If we can swallow our pride, letting the team slip across the Indiana border actually makes a lot of sense. Read more
Betting on a Losing Horse Named Bailey
By Edward Robert McClelland
The Republican nominee for governor won't win, but Downstate will have a champion in its war against Chicago’s political influence over Illinois. Read more
Austan Goolsbee on the Future of the Fed
Interview by Mark Bazer
The president and CEO of the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago discusses the possibility of more interest rate cuts and the effects of tariffs and AI on the economy. Read more
Cardinal Cupich: “A Voice Has to Be Raised”
Interview by Mike Thomas
Cardinal Blase Cupich on why it’s important to speak out on ICE tactics and other injustices Read more
How Portillo’s Choked on Its Expansion
By Robert Reed
The local favorite had ambitious plans to go national. But the restaurant chain’s rapid growth hasn't gone as hoped. Read more
Fighting the Losing Population Battle
By Edward Robert McClelland
Young people are heading out of state for college and career. To reverse the trend, we need to make Illinois schools more affordable and attract more employers. Read more
The 50 Most Powerful Chicagoans
Rankings by Chicago editors
Text by Edward Robert McClelland
Photo illustrations by Joe Darrow
These influential Chicagoans have shaped policy, molded minds, and redefined this city — and this country. Read more
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