Politics
6 months
ago
This Race Is Getting Icky
The attacks have been brutal — and they’ve fallen largely along demographic lines.
7 months
ago
Curing the Chicago Way
Our city is arguably the last vestige of boss-style government in urban America. In a new book, two authors propose reforms that could change that.
7 months
ago
Ten Chicago City Council Races to Watch
Three aldermen with a combined 114 years of experience are in tight spots. That could mean a younger, more independent Council than ever.
7 months
ago
Why Chicago Has Nonpartisan Mayoral Elections
White Democrats changed the rules to block Harold Washington’s re-election, mimicking Southern laws meant to keep black candidates out of office.
7 months
ago
Would a Public Bank Work in Chicago?
Two candidates are running on a “Bank of Chicago,” which could finance the local marijuana industry and issue low-interest loans to students and entrepreneurs.
7 months
ago
Paul Vallas Really Loves His Broom
And other things our correspondent learned shadowing the mayoral candidate, who wants to “sweep the bums out” of City Hall.
7 months
ago
Shutting Down Lincoln Yards Was Aldermanic Privilege at its Finest
And the Burke scandal, the unwritten rule at its worst.
7 months
ago
Enter Taxman
Pritzker stumped on a progressive income tax, and Republicans don’t have the votes to block it. The stars may have finally aligned for a graduated plan in Illinois.
7 months
ago
Nobody Wants to Be Ed Burke’s Friend Anymore
The four best-funded mayoral candidates have two things in common: a close connection to Burke, and a sudden desire to sever it.
7 months
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