To Catch a Carjacker

Interview by Mike Thomas

Former radio host Roe Conn now tracks the city’s auto theft epidemic as part of a police task force. Read more

Mayoral Power Rankings 2023

By Edward McClelland

What are each of the potential candidates' chances at winning the next mayoral election? Read more

Bring Back the Big House

By Edward McClelland

The Illinois General Assembly once used a system called cumulative voting — and it's worth reviving. Read more

Obama for Mayor

By Edward McClelland

The former president can still fulfill his dreams of becoming mayor of Chicago. Read more

In Praise of Jesse White’s Lack of Ambition

By Edward McClelland

The Secretary of State’s office has traditionally been a stepping stone to something bigger, but White focused his energies on making the place less of a hassle. Read more

Oh, How the Mighty Three Eddies Have Fallen

By Edward McClelland

The tales of Vrdolyak, Burke, and Kelly are a lesson in what happens to politicians who outlive their power. Read more

Changing of the 34th Ward

By Edward McClelland

The 34th Ward is moving — and its new home looks entirely different. It's a reflection of a changing Chicago. Read more

Billionaire Politicians May Be the Future

By Edward McClelland

If Illinois is any indication, it's becoming more and more expensive to become an elected official. Read more

Will Lori Lightfoot Be One and Done?

By Edward McClelland

Can the mayor overcome rising crime and her own political inexperience to win a second term? Read more

Is Chicago’s Black Political Power Waning?

By Edward McClelland

Bobby Rush's retirement closes another chapter in the story of Black political power in the city. And with Chicago's declining Black population — what comes next? Read more

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