Chicago Election 2019
In Chicago’s 37th Ward, longtime incumbent faces new blood and new ideas
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Emma Mitts is facing challengers who are seeing support in the West Side ward, slated to become the site of a controversial new police academy.
Chicago Election 2019
Here’s what you should know about the millions fueling Chicago’s aldermanic races
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Rahm and J.B. are the leading donors; unions play an outsized role; your cable bill may be paying to support your alderman; and more.
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
On schools, Chicago’s next mayor should really listen to the community
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The failures of Rahm Emanuel’s education policies show the need for an elected school board and more accountability.
Perspectives: The Powers That Be
After Janus decision, what’s next for Illinois’ public sector unions?
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Unions are facing a new political landscape, but state workers have every reason to stick with them, union leaders say.
Empty Schools, Empty Promises
Lawsuit seeks to stop school closing, alleging racial discrimination
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National Teachers Academy parents argue that Chicago’s plan is discriminatory towards the top-ranked South Loop school’s mostly low-income and African-American students.
Empty Schools, Empty Promises
Private schools, poised to grow in Illinois, move into closed Chicago public schools
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The recent sales of four vacant schools to private school operators could stir more competition for the public school system as school choice initiatives gain support in the state and nation.
Perspectives: The Powers That Be
Can Janice Jackson be the anti-Forrest Claypool at Chicago Public Schools?
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The former educator could bring a different perspective to pressing issues of privatization, special education funding and school closings.
Perspectives: The Powers That Be
Amazon headquarters could make Chicago’s housing crisis worse
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The city is overdue for rent stabilization measures that would help stem gentrification and displacement.
Perspectives: The Powers That Be
The racist roots of the right-wing agenda gripping Illinois
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Historian Nancy MacLean details how curtailing public education and unions are part of a long-running libertarian movement funded by the Koch network.