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.
Politics
The Politics Section of the Chicago Journal.
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.
Chicago Journal
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.
Chicago Journal
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.
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.
U.S. Politics
2020 State of the Union Address
8:04 p.m. CST THE PRESIDENT Madam Speaker, Mr. Vice President, Members of Congress, the First Lady of the United States, and my fellow citizens: Three years ago, we launched the great American comeback. Tonight, I stand before you to share the incredible results. Jobs are booming, incomes are
Opinion & Comment
New in Town? The Names May Change but How Things Work Don’t, Bub.
Craig Walker revisits a famous column that won Mike Royko a Pulitzer Prize in 1972, and Craig attempts to update it for our modern times. Sadly, Craig finds that the names may change but the story stays the same.