President and Senate hold no surprises, unless you're interested in how Donald Trump does downstate. But comptroller and the state legislative races are important proxy wars between Bruce Rauner and Michael Madigan. Read more
Population loss, the absence of CeaseFire, and the splintering of Chicago's gangs suggest different roots to the problem—and different solutions. Read more
The number of detectives in the Chicago Police Department has fallen by a quarter in eight years, and they make up a much smaller percentage of the force than in other cities. And it's been going on for years. Read more
The city has the third-highest volume of human trafficking in the country, and experts say this new group could be in the position to make a big impact. Read more
The televised special sometimes oversimplified the topic, but it was still refreshing to see a frank discussion about how race and sports intersect. Read more
