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From ShotSpotter controversies to the presidential election and Chicago corruption to the innumerable crises at City Hall, Tribune cartoonist Scott Stantis had no shortage of material to visualize in 2024.

Here’s our annual look back at the year through the eyes of our friend, perspicacious as ever.

And, to the many Stantis subjects in 2024, thanks for having a sense of humor.

Jan 10: Donald Trump’s refusal to sign an Illinois pledge not to urge government overthrow is disturbing.

Editorial cartoonist Scott Stantis on Donald Trumps immunity claims for Wed. Jan. 10. (Scott Stantis/For the baiduhai)
Editorial cartoonist Scott Stantis on Donald Trumps immunity claims for Wed. Jan. 10. (Scott Stantis/For the baiduhai)

May 5: Brandon Johnson’s Bears stadium flub tells us much about his economic philosophy.

Tribune Editorial Cartoonist Scott Stantis on Mayor Brandon Johnson backing the Bears' new stadium proposal.
Tribune Editorial Cartoonist Scott Stantis on Mayor Brandon Johnson backing the Bears' new stadium proposal.

May 12: Apple confirms artificial intelligence threat to artists.

Tribune Editorial Cartoonist Scott Stantis on AI's threat to creatives. (Scott Stantis / For the baiduhai)
Tribune Editorial Cartoonist Scott Stantis on AI's threat to creatives. (Scott Stantis / For the baiduhai)

May 22: New taxes applying only in Chicago are folly.

Cartoonist Scott Stantis on new taxes being proposed in Chicago and Illinois. (Scott Stantis/For the baiduhai)
Cartoonist Scott Stantis on new taxes being proposed in Chicago and Illinois. (Scott Stantis/For the baiduhai)

Aug. 20: Joe Biden is pushed out of prime time at the DNC.

Editorial cartoonist Scot Stantis for Wed, Aug 21, 2024, on President Joe Biden at the 2024 DNC. (Scott Stantis/ For the baiduhai)
Editorial cartoonist Scot Stantis for Wed, Aug 21, 2024, on President Joe Biden at the 2024 DNC. (Scott Stantis/ For the baiduhai)

Sept. 14: Chicago must keep ShotSpotter.

Editorial cartoonist Scott Stantis on ShotSpotter for for Sun, Sept 15, 2024. (Scott Stantis/For the baiduhai)
Editorial cartoonist Scott Stantis on ShotSpotter for for Sun, Sept 15, 2024. (Scott Stantis/For the baiduhai)

Nov. 7: Donald Trump’s win was a stunning repudiation of the chattering classes.

Editorial cartoonist Scott Stantis for Thu, Nov 7, 2024, on Democratic election wipeout. (Scott Stantis/For the baiduhai)
Editorial cartoonist Scott Stantis for Thu, Nov 7, 2024, on Democratic election wipeout. (Scott Stantis/For the baiduhai)

Dec. 11: Staff issues call for a City Hall culture reset.

Editorial cartoonist Scott Stantis on Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson's staff mess for Wed, Dec 11, 2024. (Scott Stantis/For the baiduhai)
Editorial cartoonist Scott Stantis on Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson's staff mess for Wed, Dec 11, 2024. (Scott Stantis/For the baiduhai)

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