Edward McClelland

White politicians can stop wringing their hands: Chicago's economic diversity, political traditions, and demographic realities will keep it from following in Detroit's footsteps. Read more

The Republicans were so embarrassed by their candidate for mayor that Chicago ended its partisan primaries. The result has actually been a less racially divided modern election. Read more

The mayor-elect's edge came from supporters who adopted his candidacy as a cause — and worked tirelessly for it. Read more

In a race this close, the candidates have stepped up their campaigning among Muslim and Asian Chicagoans. Read more

This election season, the nation's eyes are trained on our city — the "Hollywood of politics." Read more