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The real reason Brandon Johnson fired his public safety leadership
Chicago policing is overly political, by design
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Chicago should stop waiting for Superman
Telling Brandon Johnson to act more responsibly is a losing battle. It’s past time for City Council to be the adult in the room.
Mar 22
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What happened to Chicago’s Irish machine?
The cartoonishly corrupt dominance of local government by Irish politicians has ended. But key parts of that system endure.
Mar 15
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Chicago votes: What do you have to lose?
Election Day is March 17. And powerful interests are watching.
Mar 8
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Chicago hit with 2 credit downgrades as Johnson secretly floats new borrowing plan
Chicago’s “pay later” political culture was on full display last week.
Mar 1
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Brandon Johnson on Chicago’s mayor dominating City Council: ‘That's working for me.’
The mayor's remarks speak to a major flaw in Chicago’s governance structure.
Feb 22
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The Chicago Teachers Union is toxic among Democrats
The results of the union’s transformation into a political machine speak for themselves.
Feb 15
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How Democrats can unlock $100M+ for Chicago education without tax hikes
Democratic Colorado Gov. Jared Polis said he “would be crazy” to reject a new federal tax credit program. But Illinois leaders haven't committed.
Feb 8
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5 steps Chicago’s next mayor can take to fix city finances
Here’s how to tell if a candidate is serious about putting the city on more stable ground.
Feb 1
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