Our city is arguably the last vestige of boss-style government in urban America. In a new book, two authors propose reforms that could change that. Read more
White Democrats changed the rules to block Harold Washington’s re-election, mimicking Southern laws meant to keep black candidates out of office. Read more
Two candidates are running on a "Bank of Chicago," which could finance the local marijuana industry and issue low-interest loans to students and entrepreneurs. Read more
Pritzker stumped on a progressive income tax, and Republicans don’t have the votes to block it. The stars may have finally aligned for a graduated plan in Illinois. Read more
