The Ku Klux Klan Was Successful in 1920s Chicago (But Mostly as a Con)

By Whet Moser

The white-supremacist organization courted white-collar professionals and made millions off them. But when Indiana's Grand Dragon went to prison for the murder of his girlfriend, the multilevel marketing scheme collapsed. Read more

Why Oceans, Lakes, and Rivers Are Good for Cities

By Whet Moser

Natural features contribute to civic stability—and rivers are often an untapped amenity. Read more

There Were Clues to Trump's Strength, Even in Illinois

By Whet Moser

Back in primary season, his most likely voters were those who'd only voted for a Republican once in the past three elections. His ability to reach those lapsed or wavering voters seems to have made the difference in the states where it did matter. Read more

Illinois's Presidential Election Results and Why They Matter

By Whet Moser

Though Illinois was mostly ignored by both campaigns, the results reflect patterns in swing states that favored Trump—and show shifting trends that go beyond the urban-rural divide. Read more

Trump's Win Was a Shock, But It's Also Part of an Old Story

By Whet Moser

The polling was wrong, but considering the historical precedent, maybe it shouldn't have been such a surprise. Read more

10 Must-Read Stories for This Week

By Whet Moser

The inside story of the Cubs’ Game 7 win, why families don’t talk about climate change, and the obscure big-money race in Illinois. Read more

Election Watch: What to Watch For, and What the Polls Say, in Illinois

By Whet Moser

President and Senate hold no surprises, unless you're interested in how Donald Trump does downstate. But comptroller and the state legislative races are important proxy wars between Bruce Rauner and Michael Madigan. Read more

Why Congresswomen are More Effective Than Their Male Colleagues

By Whet Moser

High barriers mean fewer female congresswomen—but the ones who do make it are better at their jobs. Read more

How the Cubs Won Game Seven and Ended Their 108-Year Drought

By Whet Moser

Theo Epstein and Jed Hoyer built a great team distinguished by its depth and flexibility. They needed every bit of it to outlast Cleveland, who were down to the second-worst hitter in baseball with their own history in the balance. Read more

Does Corey Kluber's Short Rest Give the Cubs an Advantage?

By Whet Moser

Against a fully-rested Kluber, or any fully-rested ace, probably a small one. But for Cleveland, it looks like a well-calculated risk. Read more

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