A jaunt through the 13th Ward reveals a political landscape long gone from the rest of Chicago.
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Joravsky’s advice for the Republican Party
And some for progressives, too.
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The Blue Wave hits Illinois
Far be it for me to give advice to the Republican Party, whose candidates I’ve not voted for since my Disco-dancing days back in the late `70s. But, Republicans, if you want to win an election or two in Illinois, you might want to find a new boogieman with whom to scare voters. Cause clearly […]
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Republicans attack Dems for sex harassment—even as they worship Trump
Rauner is demanding that onetime ally Ken Dunkin resign from the Water Reclamation District seat he just gave him.
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Could Dems survive without Michael Madigan at the top?
Those worried about what might happen to the Dems without the boss on top can look to California for inspiration.
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With friends like Republican Jeanne Ives, Illinois women don’t need enemies
Ives and her party have repeatedly opposed legislation that would help women and children.
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How Dems in red states can fight off Trump’s vicious attacks
Let’s hope voters in states from North Dakota to West Virginia appreciate senatorial independence from Trump.
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With his death-penalty ploy, Rauner uses an old trick he learned from his enemy: Mike Madigan
Governor Rauner plays games with the death penalty and mental health in the hopes of winning November’s election.
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You’re innocent until proven guilty—but that doesn’t mean you can vote
Dems and Republicans clashed over a bill giving those unable to post bond while awaiting trial the right to vote.
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Rich dudes rejoice: The ‘Fair Tax’ is all but dead in Illinois
A progressive income tax requiring folks like Kanye, Rauner and Pritzker to pay more won’t be on the ballot this fall.
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Rauner’s reefer madness rules despite overwhelming support for legal pot
Weed Week: Recreational marijuana won’t be legal as long as the embattled Republican remains governor.
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Let’s make Pritzker and Rauner pay more—a lot more—in state income taxes
There’s one thing Bruce Rauner and J.B. Pritzker have in common: each should have to fork over more of their billions to help Illinois pay its bills.
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Pritzker, Biss, and Kennedy see the light—just in time for the primary
Last night’s Democratic debate was another reminder that Illinois Dems spent the better part of the last ten years acting like Republicans.
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State rep candidate Dilara Sayeed wants you to see her
The former Naperville teacher campaigns as a “bridge builder” in Chicago’s richest and poorest neighborhoods.
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As the governor’s race heats up, Dems better bring a posse
As we head toward the primary, the Democrats find their inner FDR.