Mayoral Power Rankings 2023: May 2022 Update By Edward McClelland Our latest update to who has the best shot at becoming the city's next mayor. Read more
The Case for Pushing Back the Illinois Primary By Edward McClelland The state chooses its candidates earlier than any other state — making it feel as though politics never ends. Read more
Stacy Davis Gates Won’t Back Down By Heidi Stevens The Chicago Teachers Union’s heir apparent sees herself as a righteous champion of not just educators but of students. And she’s not about to let anyone stand in her way. Including the mayor. Read more
10 Reasons Tammy Duckworth Should Run for President By Edward McClelland What gives her an edge? She's a veteran, a suburbanite, and a Hotel California fan. Read more
A Congressional Race Spotlights Latinos' Growing Political Power By Ximena N. Beltran Quan Kiu Seeing Delia Ramirez and Alderman Gilbert Villegas go head to head is a rare opportunity to witness the depth of the Latino diaspora. Read more
What To Know About the Madigan Indictment By Grace Perry Twenty-two counts. Two guys named Mike. One humdinger of an Illinois political corruption case. Read more
Why Aldermen Don’t Become Mayor By Edward McClelland They're already paid well, their bases are small, and they have a reputation of being shady. Read more
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
