Contrary to a certain governor's statements, CPS schools are improving along several independent measures of school performance—outpacing the rest of Illinois' schools. Read more
Downstate voters are more likely to approve of his performance, and of how things are going where they live—but they're also much less likely to like it there. Read more
Yesterday's decision by British voters to leave the European Union was a surprise to pollsters, but economists know polarization (and a rightward shift) is a common response to financial crises. Read more
Just as it did with Highland Park's assault-weapons ban, the Supreme Court let similar ones in New York and Connecticut (mostly) slide. As efforts at the national level stagnate, it reinforces options at the state and local level. Read more
Chicago will miss the irreplaceable local legend, and the Bulls' move suggests Joakim Noah is on his way out as well. But the return, though unsexy, could work out. Read more
Brought in to stabilize their rotation, Shields has an ERA above 21.00 in his first three starts. He seemed like a capable starter just a few weeks ago, but a declining skill set will make getting back to that harder. Read more
