It's a testament to the broken trust between Springfield and voters that the bluest state in the Midwest couldn't pass a graduated income tax. Read more
Vote-rich Chicago was colonized by migrants from Vermont, Massachusetts, and Upstate New York — and it ended up inheriting that region's political attitudes. Read more
If Foxx puts up a weak showing, she could attract a stronger primary challenger next time. More critically, voters could turn on her if homicides continue to spike. Read more
