In 1997, We Profiled Ed Burke. He Was in Trouble Then, Too
Long before his recent indictment, the alderman looked poised to go down in a different scandal.
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This Race Is Getting Icky
The attacks have been brutal — and they’ve fallen largely along demographic lines.
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.
10 Stories You Should Read Right Now
The Hideout’s future, City Hall’s unraveling scandals, and a heartwarming story amid a polar vortex
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.
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.
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.
10 Great Stories to Read Right Now
The battle over the Hideout, Illinois’s bad bet on video gambling, what CTA workers know, and more.
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.
Pushing the Boundaries of Body Exposure Is a Chicago Tradition
As a transgender woman challenges the city’s definition of a breast, here’s a look at past moments of provocation that paved the way.