What a Second Trump Term Would Mean for Chicago
As bad as things were the first time, brace yourself for even worse.
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A Gun for Every CTA Rider
Armed with a Ventra card and a pistol, these rails are getting hotter. What could go (more) wrong?
Downstate Wants a Divorce
Our fellow statespeople to the south have a bone to pick — and they’re putting it to the ballot.
The Nazi of Oak Park
It was a stunning revelation: A respected high school custodian had been a concentration camp guard. This excerpt of a new book examines how the disclosure of a dark secret in the early ’80s divided a suburb.
Violence Isn’t Just a Chicago (or Democratic) Problem
Chicago has thrived in spite of Republican policies that allow violence to proliferate across the nation.
Who’s Afraid of the Teachers Union?
To some folks, there’s nothing scarier than an organized group that doesn’t play by the traditional (financial) rules.
DNC Dispatch, Day 4: Democrats Love to Make History
These delegates are voting for Harris — before, they were only voting against Trump.
DNC Dispatch, Day 3: No One Wants to Hurt My Feelings
This is a convention of good vibes, and everyone claims they love Chicago (at least what they’ve seen of it).
DNC Dispatch, Day 2: Hello, Cheeseheads
Delegates showed their regional pride, while high-profile politicians at McCormick looked like regular people.
Our Favorite DNC Images
The famous faces, patriotic pins, and celebratory signage we saw as Chicago hosted the 2024 Democratic National Convention.