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
What a Sociologist Says COVID Revealed About Us Interview by Kim Brooks In his new book, Eric Klinenberg looks at how America showed its true colors under threat. Read more
Someone Has to Wear the Jacket By Edward Robert McClelland The old Chicago phrase, “wear the jacket,” means to take the fall. We have a short list of some of the town's great jacket-wearers. Read more
It’s Time for Biden to Make Room for Another Candidate By Edward Robert McClelland A Washington Post poll found a “generic Democrat” beats Trump 48-40. It's a perfect opportunity for the likes of California Governor Gavin Newsom or our own Governor J.B. Pritzker. Read more
