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
The Role Stephen A. Douglas Played in Illinois By Edward Robert McClelland Controversial as he was (and is), the politician had an outsized role in making the state — and Chicago — what it is today. Read more
Someday, There Will Be a Muslim Alderperson By Edward Robert McClelland Muslim politicians have broken through in the suburbs, but they have yet to win a seat on the Chicago City Council. Read more
The New Sox Park’s Billion-Dollar Question By Robert Reed Despite all the hoopla, the White Sox’s proposed move from Guaranteed Rate Field to the 78 is anything but guaranteed. Read more
How I Found My Power Interviews by Mike Thomas Four of the Chicagoans in our Power 50 talk about the roots of their influence. Read more
The 50 Most Powerful Chicagoans, Ranked Rankings by Chicago editorsText by Edward Robert McClelland Who’s in charge here? The heavy hitters in our Power 50 know how to use their influence to make things happen in Chicago and beyond. Read more
Why Is the City Council Passing Resolutions About Foreign Affairs? By Edward Robert McClelland The Chicago City Council has a long history of offering its opinion on matters beyond its jurisdiction. Read more
Lincoln Owes His Presidency to Illinois By Edward Robert McClelland A brief history of how our state made Abe the right man from the right place to guide the nation through the Civil War. Read more
