“We Need to Create Space for Someone in Prison to Evolve” Interview by Ben Austen A new documentary, In Their Hands, examines Illinois's parole system through one man's story. Read more
How City Politics Has Led to a Housing Shortage By Leigh Giangreco Chicago desperately needs more housing. But when it comes to building apartments, the city is its own worst enemy. Read more
The Trumpiest Election By Edward McClelland Were Trump's stronger numbers in Chicago an indication of the city becoming more Republican? Read more
Will Illinois Let Doctors Help Terminally Ill Patients Die? By Harris Meyer Should terminally ill patients be able to get help in ending their own lives? The Illinois legislature is grappling with that question. Read more
We Live in Trump’s America Now By Edward McClelland Brace yourself, Chicago: He doesn't like our city. Read more
The Origins of “We Don’t Want Nobody Nobody Sent” Answered by Edward McClelland Once upon a time, it was nearly impossible break into Chicago’s machine politics. Read more
Brother, Can You Spare a Billion? By Grace Perry Facing a projected $1 billion shortfall, the mayor and the City Council are scrambling to balance the 2025 budget. How did we get here? Read more
The Mayor’s Popularity Problem By Edward McClelland Brandon Johnson is just the latest mayor whose stock nose-dived. What can we learn from the Daley dynasty? Read more
Antisemitism Has Gotten Personal for This Alderperson Interview by Paula Kamen Debra Silverstein has become a lightning rod for public criticism and harassment since last year’s Hamas attack and Israel’s retaliation. Read more
Campaigning for School Board and Against Johnson By Edward McClelland Some voters may simply be looking for candidates who will stand in the way of the mayor's complete control of Chicago schools. Read more
