The Two-Minute Guide to the Illinois Midterm Elections
A gubernatorial shoo-in, the frontlines of the battle for Congress, and a potential superpower gain for Michael Madigan on November 6
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Kwame Raoul: Attorneys General Don't Just Enforce the Law. They Shape It
The Democrat for Illinois AG talks gun control, Kavanaugh, and how his opponent's personal views could affect state legislation.
Chance the Rapper's Mayoral Endorsement Is a Pretty Big Deal
The 25-year-old's support may be the second most valuable out there, after only Barack Obama’s.
Jason Van Dyke Is More Than a Murderer. He Damaged an Entire City.
Good riddance to a cop who amplified racial tensions and upended Chicago politics.
Meet Erika Harold, the Republican Threatening a Win in Illinois
The candidate for Attorney General and onetime Miss America talks Madigan, marijuana, and enduring "severe racial harassment" as a teenager.
Bruce Rauner Could Lose Historically Badly in November
The newest polls show Rauner trailing JB Pritzker by 17 percentage points. If that margin holds up, he'll suffer the worst defeat ever by an incumbent Illinois governor.
An Illinois Democrat Voted to Confirm Clarence Thomas. It Ended His Political Career
Liberals should think twice before casting a vote for Brett Kavanaugh. One reason? U.S. Senator Alan Dixon.
Illinois Is a Few Elections Away from a Graduated Income Tax
The state's regressive taxation is surfacing in both the gubernatorial and mayoral races — and by 2020, it could look a lot different.
About That Big, Potentially Toxic Swath of Streeterville
Amid the outcry over a Willowbrook factory's emissions, we look at other possibly harmful pockets around Chicago.
Rahm Emanuel Could Be Chicago's Last Boss
The City Council is getting stronger — and with a weak mayor, it could regain control of Chicago's purse strings.