Toni Preckwinkle runs again!
Well, it appears that Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle is going to run for a fourth term. So many things to tax, so little time...
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Scott Stantis says goodbye to caption contest
Nearly 10 years ago, the art for the first Scott Stantis cartoon caption contest showed the Picasso statue in Daley Plaza appearing like it had just eaten a tourist. The...
SCOTUS makes Mike Madigan’s day
The Supreme Court of the United States has ruled that states can handle their own district mapping. Regardless of any blatant political shenanigans. In other words; this is the best...
Robocalls
Well, the Federal Trade Commission has finally noticed that we are getting flooded with robocalls again and might just take some kind action.
Chicago’s 51st Alderman
Recently convicted and sentenced Ex-20th Ward Alderman Willie Cochran is the 31st alderman to go to jail since 1972.
Jussie Smollett gets reinvestigated
So they have appointed a special prosecutor to look into the Jussie Smollett fiasco. I suspect this time around the ending won't be so happy for Jussie. Or Kim Foxx...
Scott Stantis cartoon caption contest winner and extras
Winner: "What, no pigs?" Bryan Halpern, Deerfield Extras: "Get used to it dude, pot will be legal soon" Jamie Trewartha, Elgin "The zoo was already called; he's out on furlough."...
Trump’s war drum
War is dumb. Stupidly stumbling into one is even dumber.
Enter the Scott Stantis cartoon caption contest, please
Send your captions by email to ctc-captions@chicagotribune.com by 12 p.m. on Monday. You must include your name and town of residence. Scott Stantis will choose 10 finalists. Voting will start...
FBI quorum
Yet another Chicago City Alderman has their offices raided by the FBI. (This time it's Alderman Carrie Austin, 34th). Since 1972 there have been 30 alderman who have been convicted...