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House Democrats are looking to Illinois to maintain control of their slim majority.
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Illinois Suburbs Are Leading the Democratic Agenda
Despite his hard work to turn the suburbs blue, their switch to the Democratic Party may have lost Speaker Madigan his seat.
Why Chicago Was Once a Political Convention Hotspot
Chicago has played host for more national political conventions than any other city, but now it’s passed over in favor of swing states.
R. Kelly May Not Be So Lucky in Brooklyn
Unlike his 2008 trial in Chicago, R. Kelly’s alleged victims are willing to testify in Brooklyn — including one young groupie who attended the Cook County proceedings before being targeted...
Opinion: There’s No More Invisible Politician than an Illinois State Legislator
The state’s legislators are too far from Chicago for the city’s inhabitants to really care, giving city leaders more power and Downstate politicians more room to hide.
What to Expect from the Chicago Public Schools Elected Board
Activists fought for an elected school board in Chicago for decades. It’s finally happening — so now what?
How Illinoisans Became FIPs
From Ernest Hemingway, to Carl Sandburg, to Richard M. Daley, to Roger Ebert, Illinoisans have slowly conquered our neighboring shores.
Old Style: The Chicago Beer That Isn’t
It hails from the Wisconsin-Minnesota border, but good marketing made it the second city's first choice.
The Post-Purge Cubs Might Be the Worst Team Ever
Since the trade deadline, the Cubs have been outscored at a rate not seen since the legendary Cleveland Spiders.
How Suburban Is Your Chicago Suburb?
Is it a Heights, a Mount, or a Hills? It's a suburb.