The Progressive Slide July 2, 2026 at 11:16 a.m. After early wins under Mayor Johnson, Chicago’s left-wing movement finds itself coming back down to earth.
It’s Owe Time July 2, 2026 at 11:21 a.m. New year, same old mountain of IOUs. Where did Chicago’s massive debt come from, and why can’t we shake it?
How Chicago Is Using Lawsuits to Force Change July 2, 2026 at 11:25 a.m. The city's civil action against Glock shows how a municipal legal department can be deployed as a weapon for reform.
Map Games July 2, 2026 at 11:27 a.m. Illinois Democrats have long worked state legislative lines to their advantage. Now comes a push for a fairer process.
The Hour of Need July 2, 2026 at 11:32 a.m. A new clinic offering abortions up to 34 weeks shines a spotlight on the exceptions allowed by state law.
Hands Off, Indiana July 2, 2026 at 11:42 a.m. Our neighbor to the east is trying to annex downstate counties and, worse, lure the Bears, whom we’d actually miss.
How Much Sanctuary Can Chicago Really Offer? July 2, 2026 at 11:45 a.m. Despite Chicago's determination to protect immigrants from Trump’s deportation efforts, the city is limited in what it can do.
Unlovable Losers July 2, 2026 at 11:46 a.m. Chicago’s sports teams find themselves at a nadir, a place that feels all too familiar for local fans.
Game of Zones July 2, 2026 at 11:47 a.m. Chicago desperately needs more housing. But when it comes to building apartments, the city is its own worst enemy.
Schoolyard Fight July 2, 2026 at 11:58 a.m. The upcoming school board election is shaping up as a battle between the powerful teachers’ union and its well-funded critics.