Perspectives
Illinois’ not-quite-‘automatic’ voter registration could disadvantage citizens of color
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Slow implementation of the law impeded registration for the midterm election and could do the same for Chicago’s upcoming municipal elections.
Perspectives
Voting for racial justice means demanding more in the Chicago election
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Chicago’s Voter Guide for Racial Equity reimagines the relationship between community and government by empowering residents to create policy platforms for the next crop of elected leaders.
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.
Chicago Election 2019
“A first”: Mayoral hopeful Neal Sáles-Griffin on Chicago ballot despite alleged lack of valid signatures
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How Neal Sáles-Griffin survived a petition challenge to his mayoral bid and Dorothy Brown did not illustrates flaws in Chicago Board of Elections’ system.
Chicago Election 2019
Ald. Scott Waguespack donates Burke campaign cash to black vets
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The alderman stopped short of suggesting his colleagues — 35 of whom have also received money from embattled Ald. Ed Burke — do the same.
Perspectives: The Powers That Be
Will Toni Preckwinkle’s woes boost Susana Mendoza in mayoral race?
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The fallout from Ed Burke’s corruption scandal has affected two frontrunners with close ties to the alderman in surprisingly different ways.
Chicago Election 2019
Who hasn’t received money from Ald. Ed Burke?
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Nearly three-quarters of the sitting City Council has received some money from the embattled alderman, who was arraigned on federal extortion charges last week.
Perspectives: The Powers That Be
The mayoral housing forum that almost wasn’t
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The conversation on affordable housing in Chicago is changing, especially among mayoral candidates, but the realtors lobby still holds great sway.