Opinion & Comment
For Auld Lang Syne, 2020
Sorry I've been gone so long. I had to bury my Father.
Chicago Journal
Illinois Politics
Illinois General Election Results - 2020
The official results from Illinois voters in the 2020 general election from the Illinois State Board of Elections.
Opinion & Comment
Opinion: For the Love of God, Vote NO on the Illinois "Fair" Tax Amendment
Your legislators are trying to trick you, dupe you, fool you, con you, deceive, delude, swindle, and fleece you, exploit you, squeeze you, sucker you, sap you, make you chump, patsy, goose, and fall guy after they bleed you dry. Search a thesaurus to add synonyms and don't let them get away with it.
Film & Television
Guide to Chicago Movies
Welcome to the Chicago Journal's running master list of Chicago movies.
Opinion & Comment
Opinion: Brian Urlacher Posts on Social Media and the Wide World of Sports Pulls Out Their Hair
Judging by a quick review of the collective firestorm ignited by his social media activity last week, if it weren't Brian Urlacher's mug plastered up on every other billboard from Indiana to the Wisconsin border I suspect the influx of inquiries to Restore Hair would have crashed their system.
U.S. Politics
Donald Trump's Acceptance Speech at the 2020 Republican National Convention
President Donald Trump's remarks as prepared for delivery on the fourth and final night of the Republican convention, accepting his party's nomination for President.
U.S. Politics
Joe Biden's Acceptance Speech at the 2020 Democratic National Convention
Democratic Presidential Nominee Joe Biden's speech to the 2020 Democratic National Convention.
Opinion & Comment
Opinion: The Laughable "It's Just Property...They Have Insurance" Argument
For a moment, let's ignore the going street value of smerch like Gucci handbags, old school Nike kicks, or the women's autumn cardigan collection at Macy's.
Opinion & Comment
Opinion: Madigan's Magical Mystery Machine
On January 13, 1971, a fresh-faced 28 year old lawyer named Mike Madigan assumed office as a member of the Illinois House of Representatives, serving the 22nd district of Chicago's 13th Ward. He's still there.
Sports
Basic Guide to Illinois Gun Laws
Even if we're in the significant minority in this city, here at the Chicago Journal we believe in the 2nd Amendment and the individual's right to personal defense.
Opinion & Comment
Opinion: Lori Lightfoot is Losing the Plot
While Mayor Lori Lightfoot continues her over-the-top audition for no one to be the next face of the CNN docu-drama, “Chicagoland,” the city she was elected to lead is spiraling out of control.
Opinion & Comment
Opinion: A Brief History of Columbus in Chicago
It occurred to Craig the other day that it might be confusing for new tourists or visiting vigilantes in our city as to why a Christopher Columbus statue would be here at all. The least he could do is provide context.