Violence Isn’t Just a Chicago (or Democratic) Problem By Edward Robert McClelland Chicago has thrived in spite of Republican policies that allow violence to proliferate across the nation. Read more
Who’s Afraid of the Teachers Union? By Edward McClelland To some folks, there's nothing scarier than an organized group that doesn't play by the traditional (financial) rules. Read more
DNC Dispatch, Day 4: Democrats Love to Make History By Edward McClelland These delegates are voting for Harris — before, they were only voting against Trump. Read more
DNC Dispatch, Day 3: No One Wants to Hurt My Feelings By Edward McClelland This is a convention of good vibes, and everyone claims they love Chicago (at least what they've seen of it). Read more
DNC Dispatch, Day 2: Hello, Cheeseheads By Edward McClelland Delegates showed their regional pride, while high-profile politicians at McCormick looked like regular people. Read more
Our Favorite DNC Images Photography by Saverio Truglia The famous faces, patriotic pins, and celebratory signage we saw as Chicago hosted the 2024 DNC. Read more
DNC Dispatch, Day 1: This Is Not a Chicago Event By Edward McClelland What was celebrated — and what had yet to be confronted — as the convention kicked off in Chicago. Read more
How to Fix Chicago’s Pension Crisis Interview by Erica Gunderson Budget whiz Ralph Martire has a plan to close the city’s $34 billion pension gap. Read more
What a Harris Presidency Means for a Pritzker White House Run By Edward McClelland In politics, timing is everything. If Kamala wins two terms, it may narrow — or even eliminate — our governor's chances at the higher office. Read more
New Dem Candidate, Same Trump Playbook By Edward McClelland It’s going to be a nasty, negative campaign as Trump will aim to make Harris the avatar of the social and economic changes his base fears. Read more
