After the Verdict

Photos by Max Herman

On Friday, Jason Van Dyke was found guilty of murdering Laquan McDonald. Afterward, the activists who helped force the case to trial hit the streets. Read more

Jason Van Dyke Is More Than a Murderer. He Damaged an Entire City.

By Edward McClelland

Good riddance to a cop who amplified racial tensions and upended Chicago politics. Read more

Meet Erika Harold, the Republican Threatening a Win in Illinois

By Edward McClelland

The candidate for Attorney General and onetime Miss America talks Madigan, marijuana, and enduring "severe racial bullying" as a teenager. Read more

Bruce Rauner Could Lose Historically Badly in November

By Edward McClelland

The newest polls show Rauner trailing JB Pritzker by 17 points. If that holds up, he'll suffer the worst defeat ever by an incumbent Illinois governor. Read more

An Illinois Democrat Voted to Confirm Clarence Thomas. It Ended His Political Career

By Edward McClelland

Liberals should think twice before casting a vote for Brett Kavanaugh. One reason? U.S. Senator Alan Dixon. Read more

Illinois Is a Few Elections Away from a Graduated Income Tax

By Edward McClelland

The state's regressive taxation is surfacing in both the gubernatorial and mayoral races — and by 2020, it could look a lot different. Read more

About That Big, Potentially Toxic Swath of Streeterville

By Edward McClelland

Amid the outcry over a Willowbrook factory's emissions, we look at other possibly harmful pockets around Chicago. Read more

Rahm Could Be Chicago's Last Boss

By Edward McClelland

The City Council is getting stronger — and with a weak mayor, it could regain control of Chicago's purse strings. Read more

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