The Editorial Board

The shooting death of an 18-year-old Loyola University student shows how much is at stake for Chicago universities in reducing violent crime.

Until Republicans shift resources away from long-shot statewide bids and toward building a bench in competitive districts, the results will not change.

Pritzker millions were what Democrats needed the most.

The rise of prediction markets has touched off a high-stakes fight with Illinois and other states about what constitutes gambling and whether the federal government can pre-empt state gaming laws.

Speaker Emanuel "Chris" Welch keeps kicking fellow Democrats out of his club.

It's now or mostly never, voters. Head to the polls.

Past performance is the clearest indicator voters have of who a candidate is and how they’ll govern. 

Chicago's beleaguered restaurants need help.