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Posted inFilm

Tonya Harding was a victim too

by Leah Pickett January 4, 2018August 18, 2021

And you get her side of the story in I, Tonya.

Posted inBlogs

In some ways, the 2014 primaries brought out the best in Illinois politics

by Mick Dumke March 19, 2014August 18, 2021

Highlights of the 2014 primary elections

Former alderman Isaac Carothers isn't letting a guilty plea to charges of bribery and tax evasion stop him from seeking elected office again.
Posted inNews & Politics

Federal bribery cases are at the center of two west-side races

by Mick Dumke March 3, 2014August 18, 2021

An ex-con and former alderman and an embattled state rep seek forgiveness as they aim to stay in politics.

Posted inBlogs

Representative Derrick Smith is not available to take your call

by Mick Dumke February 12, 2014August 18, 2021

The so-far-fruitless quest to get in touch with the indicted legislator running for reelection.

Posted inBest of Chicago

Best Former Paratrooper and Cubs Prospect Running a State Office

by Mick Dumke June 20, 2013August 19, 2021

A wily Chicago politician with the clout that comes from controlling hundreds of public-sector jobs

Posted inNews & Politics

The Reader’s second annual awards for political “achievement”

by Ben Joravsky and Mick Dumke December 26, 2012August 19, 2021

The year in politics: the Reader‘s second annual awards for political “achievement”

The Wolf Point Development looks nice, but it poses a set of problems that can't be seen in this drawing.
Posted inColumns & Opinion

A development in sheep’s clothing

by Ben Joravsky December 5, 2012August 19, 2021

Wolf Point looks like the latest big real estate deal shepherded through City Hall

Posted inBlogs

White people love Derrick Smith!

by Ben Joravsky November 12, 2012August 19, 2021

The Eminem factor: Derrick Smith, the state rep who allegedly took a $7,000 bribe, did better among white voters in his election than President Obama did in his

Posted inBlogs

The Reader goes to Grant Park—four years too late

by Ben Joravsky November 7, 2012August 19, 2021

What Grant Park looks like on the night Barack Obama wins his big election, the second time

Posted inBlogs

Election picks that can’t miss, based on years of research and random guesswork

by Mick Dumke November 6, 2012August 19, 2021

A rundown of likely winners and losers in the big 2012 election

Posted inBlogs

Lance Tyson’s on the phone—but no word from Derrick Smith

by Ben Joravsky November 1, 2012August 19, 2021

Lance Tyson—the man running against Derrick Smith—talks about the west side, his alliance with Barack Obama, and why Democrats should vote for him even though he’s not officially the Democratic candidate

Posted inBlogs

My Derrick Smith weekend

by Ben Joravsky October 18, 2012August 19, 2021

Derrick Smith goes door-to-door, looking for votes

The voters went with State rep Derrick Smith, largely on the grounds that any Democrat, even a corrupt one, was better than a Republican in this day and age.
Posted inColumns & Opinion

How the Democrats let Derrick Smith shoot them in the foot

by Ben Joravsky October 10, 2012August 19, 2021

How the Democrats let Derrick Smith shoot them in the foot

Posted inBlogs

Thoughts of an ex-Republican turned ex-Democrat

by Mick Dumke August 23, 2012August 19, 2021

How Todd Akin could help an indicted state rep get his seat back

Posted inBlogs

The voters strike again

by Mick Dumke March 21, 2012August 19, 2021

A roundup of the 2012 primary election results

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