Alderman John Arena Archives

The next great cause in Chicago: A financial transaction tax

Now that the mayor is reforming TIFs, it’s time for another progressive fight.

Governor Rauner hauls in millions of dollars to advance his agenda.

Closing mental health clinics was the mayor’s idea—but that doesn’t stop his supporters from blaming an independent alderman.

Amisha Patel and other progressives want to put together a website that enables voters to keep track of what their aldermen do versus what they say.

Mayor Rahm races his South Loop deal through the City Council like one of his cars speeding through a red light.

What the heck is Mayor Rahm up to with his proposal to raise the minimum wage to $9.25 an hour?

There are things to be thankful for in Chicago.

Will new owner Erineo “Eddie” Carranza evict the historic theater’s current management?

No surprise with the infrastructure fund: once again, the City Council gives the mayor what he wants.

A report on Chicago Tabernacle’s recent proposal to buy the historic Portage Theater