Perspectives: The Powers That Be
Lightfoot’s long, complicated record on policing easy to distort
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The mayoral candidate’s reformist persona is being challenged by hardline police accountability activists.
Perspectives: The Powers That Be
An ‘appetite for independence’ in the 40th Ward
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Longtime Ald. Patrick O’Connor, forced into a runoff for the first time, faces progressive challenger Andre Vasquez – and his record as a mayoral loyalist may not help him.
Perspectives: The Powers That Be
In final act, Emanuel cements legacy of tolerating corruption, promoting segregation
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The outgoing mayor’s agenda to advance Lincoln Yards, the 78, and a new police academy shows no break with his record of ignoring community and ethical concerns to subsidize gentrification.
Perspectives: The Powers That Be
In historic runoff, a battle for Chicago’s “progressive” future
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Frontrunners in the mayoral and aldermanic races ran campaigns against Rahm Emanuel’s record but will need to be pushed to clarify their progressive policy agendas for the runoff.
Perspectives: The Powers That Be
Ald. Joe Moore backs developer over displaced tenants in Rogers Park
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The City Council housing committee chairman went above and beyond his record of siding with landlords by filing an affidavit supporting a building owner who has donated thousands to his campaign.
Perspectives: The Powers That Be
Could Burke, Solis scandals help usher more progressives into City Hall?
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Although they’re behind incumbents in funding, young progressives are getting major political support to replace some of the most powerful players in City Council.
Perspectives: The Powers That Be
Amara Enyia and Dorothy Brown are a match made in Chicago political theater
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Enyia’s record raises many confounding questions about her commitment to transparency.
Perspectives: The Powers That Be
Willie Wilson’s wild numbers
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Although he enjoys popularity among some black voters, the ‘anti-politician’ mayoral candidate’s proposals for Chicago don’t add up.
Perspectives: The Powers That Be
Lincoln Yards and the ‘lords’ of Chicago
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Despite widespread opposition and scandal with involved parties at City Hall, the project could still gain approval and cost taxpayers billions.
Perspectives: The Powers That Be
Can Pritzker, Foxx deliver on criminal justice reforms?
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Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker and Cook County State’s Attorney Kim Foxx face challenges translating bold proposals made on the campaign trail into policy.