Chicago Politics

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.

Chicago Journal

Attorney Representing Keegan Casteel Releases Statement

Mr. Casteel is the 32-year-old Iowa man arrested and charged with Aggravated Unlawful Use of a Weapon in the W Hotel over the Independence Day weekend.

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 & 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 & Comment

Opinion: Lori Lightfoot Jumps the Shark

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

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.

Politics

Opinion: Dude, Where's My Car?

An unbelievably still growing crime problem that's long since passed so far beyond caricature that only an obscure stoner comedy starring Kelso and Stifler is able to fully quantify the absurdity of the condition it feels like as an audience member watching this city's leadership perform.

Chicago Journal

April Perry, Former Chief Ethics Officer Who Resigned in Wake of Jussie Smollett Case, Designated a Hearing Officer for Chicago Police Board

Perry's new designation is a contract position with the Police Board; therefore, all typical rights and benefits of employee status are not available.

Chicago Journal

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: 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.

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.