Toni Preckwinkle’s Soda Tax Spiral
What the much-loathed surcharge means for the Cook County Board president’s political future
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It's "Silly" to Call Him the De Facto Governor, John Tillman Says
The CEO of the influential Illinois Policy Institute, whose employees were recruited en masse for governor's office positions, sits down to talk about pensions, Madigan, and who controls Springfield.
A Top Aide to Biden, Bono, and Blago Comes Home
Sheila Nix has worked with a charitable rock star, a disgraced former governor, and a—possible?—future president and first lady. Here's what she said about all of them.
Who Is Edwin Eisendrath?
The former 43rd Ward alderman and regional HUD director, from a monied political family, wants to buy the Sun-Times.
Is Bridget Gainer a Mayoral Contender?
This ambitious Cook County commissioner talks about getting things done in the "least sexy" unit of local government and her plans for 2019.
Former Fox News Pundit Who Accused Exec of Sexual Assault Returns to Chicago
Tamara Holder, a lawyer whose accusations led to the firing of a Fox News exec, wants to restart her civil rights practice here.
How These Chicagoans Handled the "Worst [Expletive] Job in Washington"
Rahm was a "schoolyard bully." Bill Daley says he was "stabbed in the back." Documentarian Chris Whipple talks to 17 Chiefs of Staff about their time in the White House.
Chicago's Democrat "Trumpette" Counts Donald a Long-Time Friend
Nikki Haskell recalls Trump's decades-long desire to be president, and why he passed up a chance for Andy Warhol originals.
Trump, Predictably, Slams Chicago—But Still Catches Us Off Guard
His sober performance, punctuated by an emotional moment, is bad news for Democrats.
The Next Big Stage Where Trump Can Bash Chicago? Wait 'til Next Month
Rahm should be ready when Trump makes his first major State of the Union-like address.