The Mayor Is Not Incompetent, He’s Inexperienced
Chicago Magazine News & Politics
by Sarah Steimer
1w ago
We gave Brandon Johnson's first year in office an overall C-minus — but that's not a failing grade ..read more
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Someday, There Will Be a Muslim Alderperson
Chicago Magazine News & Politics
by Sarah Steimer
3w ago
Muslim politicians have broken through in the suburbs, but they have yet to win a seat on the Chicago City Council ..read more
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The Five Most Exciting Election Contests
Chicago Magazine News & Politics
by Sarah Steimer
1M ago
It's no general election, but there are still some big contests on the ballot next Tuesday ..read more
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Why Is the City Council Passing Resolutions About Foreign Affairs?
Chicago Magazine News & Politics
by Sarah Steimer
2M ago
The Chicago City Council has a long history of offering its opinion on matters beyond its jurisdiction ..read more
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Lincoln Owes His Presidency to Illinois
Chicago Magazine News & Politics
by Sarah Steimer
2M ago
A brief history of how our state made Abe the right man from the right place to guide the nation through the Civil War ..read more
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Someone Has to Wear the Jacket
Chicago Magazine News & Politics
by Sarah Steimer
3M ago
The old Chicago phrase, "wear the jacket," means to take the fall. We have a short list of some of the town's great jacket-wearers ..read more
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It’s Time for Biden to Make Room for Another Candidate
Chicago Magazine News & Politics
by Sarah Steimer
6M ago
A Washington Post poll found a “generic Democrat” beats Trump 48-40. It's a perfect opportunity for the likes of California Governor Gavin Newsom or our own Governor J.B. Pritzker ..read more
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Our Neighbor to the East Births Unexceptional VPs
Chicago Magazine News & Politics
by Sarah Steimer
6M ago
Imagine if Lincoln had remained in his boyhood home of Indiana — which proudly calls itself the “Mother of Vice Presidents ..read more
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Glenn Poshard: Let’s Emphasize Commonalities Between Chicago and Downstate
Chicago Magazine News & Politics
by Sarah Steimer
7M ago
The Southern Illinois Democrat on his pro-life position, attitudes around depression, and how to bring the state together ..read more
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The Five Most Conservative Wards in Chicago
Chicago Magazine News & Politics
by Sarah Steimer
8M ago
These wards have alderpersons who claim to be Democrats, but residents are more likely to Back the Blue ..read more
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