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What Grade Would You Give Governor Bruce Rauner?
Six months in, how is Gov. Rauner doing? Read more
I'm Suddenly a Lot More Skeptical of the Feds' New Fair Housing Rules
By Whet Moser
HUD's specific, inclusive new definition of fair housing has the potential to increase integration and opportunity. But it offers significant challenges to those in the business of fair housing, and fears that it could empty out or gentrify neighborhoods that are most in need of help. Read more
Darin LaHood Is Running as the Anti-Aaron Schock
By Carol Felsenthal
The state senator is cruising to a win on September 10. Here, he shares his plans for what he would do if he's elected. Read more
Will Rod Blagojevich Get a Shorter Sentence Now?
By Carol Felsenthal
A federal appeals court overturned some of his convictions today, meaning he'll have to be re-sentenced. Read more
‘Drudge Whisperer’ Tracy Sefl Analyzes the Clinton Campaign
By Carol Felsenthal
The former Clinton staffer and political consultant is watching the presidential race from afar this time around—she moved to Chicago last year. Read more
Donald Trump: Wrong on Immigration and Crime
By Whet Moser
The presidential candidate wants you to fear immigrants. But in the Midwest, they're a lifeline for cities that are losing population and facing crime problems. Read more
The Feds' New Fair Housing Rules Could Change the Shape of America
By Whet Moser
The Department of Housing and Urban Development just announced new, robust guidelines for defining what fair housing is, and new tools to build it. But will they be enforced? Read more
The Rauner Report Card
By Dave McKinney
Six months in, how is Governor Bruce Rauner doing? Spoiler alert: He needs improvement. Read more
Illinois Doesn't Know Which Employees It Has to Pay with the Money It Doesn't Have
By Whet Moser
Under federal law, the state has to pay at least some of its employees minimum wage even in the event of a government shutdown. According to the comptroller, the state's ancient digital infrastructure makes that impossible. Read more
Finding the 'Jamal' in Barack Obama's Immediately Famous Eulogy
By Whet Moser
In between quoting the New Testament, name-dropping Marilynne Robinson, and singing "Amazing Grace," the president gives a subtle shout-out to social science research from his old employer. Read more
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