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Craig Walker

Craig is the editor and publisher of the Chicago Journal and the founder of Challenge Media. A lifelong resident of the Chicago area, you can learn more on his personal site at walkercraig.com.

Opinion & Comment

Opinion: Surprise! He's Running.

As expected, J.B. Pritzker is running for re-election.

Opinion: Surprise! He's Running.
Opinion & Comment

Opinion: It's Long Past Time to Shrink Chicago's City Council

As we approach the 100th Anniversary of its current format, it's time to make changes and restructure Chicago's City Council.

Opinion: It's Long Past Time to Shrink Chicago's City Council
Opinion & Comment

Opinion: Did Mayor Lightfoot and Superintendent Brown's public comments about Keegan Casteel go too far?

Could those comments put Chicago taxpayers on the hook for a lawsuit?

Opinion: Did Mayor Lightfoot and Superintendent Brown's public comments about Keegan Casteel go too far?
Opinion & Comment

Opinion: It’s Not the McCaskey Family Chicago Officials Have to Worry About

For the right buyer, the old racetrack property could be the hypothetical dollar sign eyeball bulge for the most storied franchise in the NFL.

Opinion: It’s Not the McCaskey Family Chicago Officials Have to Worry About
Opinion & Comment

Opinion: The Summer of Life

It's official/unofficial reopening weekend and Craig has a special message for all Chicagoans.

Opinion: The Summer of Life
Opinion & Comment

Opinion: Baseball Needs More of 'El Mago'

Javy Baez is playing a game while everyone else is playing a business.

Opinion: Baseball Needs More of 'El Mago'
Opinion & Comment

Opinion: A Day on the DuSable Riverwalk

This is not hard but for every step forward a Chicago politician needs to take two steps back.

Opinion: A Day on the DuSable Riverwalk
Opinion & Comment

Opinion: Lori Lightfoot Jumps the Shark

What, exactly, did you expect from the self-described triple-threat?

Opinion: Lori Lightfoot Jumps the Shark
Opinion & Comment

Opinion: There Are Only Victims Here

Welcome to another tragedy, brought to you by Chicago leadership. Produced and paid for by the people of Chicago.

Opinion: There Are Only Victims Here
Opinion & Comment

Opinion: Welcome to Evanston, Home of the Racists

EXTRA! EXTRA! Read all about it! Black people's problems are over! Evanston pays REPARATIONS!

Opinion: Welcome to Evanston, Home of the Racists