What a Second Trump Term Would Mean for Chicago By Edward McClelland As bad as things were the first time, brace yourself for even worse. Read more
The Mayor’s Big Test: The DNC By Edward McClelland Brandon Johnson’s reputation — and the city’s — will be on the line during the DNC. Can he keep the peace? Read more
Pritzker’s Potential Path to the White House By Edward Robert McClelland If you’re a successful governor with $2 billion, where do you go next? Read more
Will the Mayor Back a La Salle Street Rescue Plan? By Robert Reed As businesses desert the once-vibrant corridor, boosters worry the mayor won’t get behind a mixed-use revitalization plan. Read more
The First Test for the Mayor’s Progressive Agenda By Edward Robert McClelland As the City Council takes up a wage increase for tipped workers, it may determine if the new mayor can deliver on the agenda he promised voters. Read more
A Critic’s Plea: No More Tasting Menus By John Kessler The glut of these sky-high-priced restaurants puts the best cooking in town out of reach. Read more
Vegetarian Kids Deserve Better By Carly Boers An impassioned plea to restaurants from a mom Read more
A Less Magnificent Mile By Robert Reed COVID, crime, and online shopping are emptying Michigan Avenue’s swankiest stretch. Can it rebound? Read more
