Perspectives: The Powers That Be
Illinois prison officials are flying blind with electronic monitoring
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Pre-trial and post-release electronic monitoring is being challenged on the state level and in Cook County.
Perspectives: The Powers That Be
Four prison reform initiatives to watch on Re-entry Day in Illinois
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Lawmakers and advocates are pushing to limit solitary confinement and improve the health care, political representation and voting rights of state prisoners.
Perspectives: The Powers That Be
Lightfoot’s cop academy bombshell raises questions about leadership style
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By short-circuiting the conversation, as Rahm Emanuel did, the new mayor risks further polarizing the debate over police reform.
Perspectives: The Powers That Be
To protect undocumented tenants from ICE, local changes needed
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Mandatory apartment inspections, as proposed in a new ordinance, could help address gaps in Illinois’ Immigrant Tenant Protection Act.
Perspectives: The Powers That Be
Lightfoot administration waffles on ending driver’s license suspensions
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Ticket fine reform is coming to Chicago, but one key measure requires state legislation.
Perspectives: The Powers That Be
What’s next for the Obama Center and South Shore golf course projects?
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Objections and proposed changes to the major South Side developments are an opportunity for Mayor Lori Lightfoot to demonstrate her promises of openness and accountability.
Perspectives: The Powers That Be
Lori Lightfoot blasts One Central’s Springfield surprise
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Chicago’s new mayor criticized developer Bob Dunn for slipping authorization for $5 billion into the state capital budget for a giant new transit hub next to Soldier Field.
Perspectives: The Powers That Be
How Lori Lightfoot got Chicago that elusive casino
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Questions of location and revenue remain as Illinois passes a huge gambling expansion bill.
Perspectives: The Powers That Be
Miguel del Valle could mark the end of a school board of ‘yes men’
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Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s pick to head the Chicago Board of Education has a long record of independence in advocating for public education and neighborhood schools.
Perspectives: The Powers That Be
In 232-page report, Lightfoot’s transition tees up housing initiatives, TIF reform
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All of the proposals are important, but addressing the affordable housing shortfall will require that the Chicago Housing Authority return to its original mission of directly providing housing.