Opinion & Comment
Opinion: A Day on the DuSable Riverwalk
This is not hard but for every step forward a Chicago politician needs to take two steps back.
Chicago Politics
Chicago Politics from the Chicago Journal.
Opinion & Comment
Opinion: Lori Lightfoot Jumps the Shark
What, exactly, did you expect from the self-described triple-threat?
Opinion & Comment
Opinion: There Are Only Victims Here
Welcome to another tragedy, brought to you by Chicago leadership. Produced and paid for by the people of Chicago.
Politics
Opinion: Dude, Where's My Car?
An unbelievably still growing crime problem that's long since passed so far beyond caricature that only an obscure stoner comedy starring Kelso and Stifler is able to fully quantify the absurdity of the condition it feels like as an audience member watching this city's leadership perform.
Politics
April Perry, Former Chief Ethics Officer Who Resigned in Wake of Jussie Smollett Case, Designated a Hearing Officer for Chicago Police Board
Perry's new designation is a contract position with the Police Board; therefore, all typical rights and benefits of employee status are not available.
Illinois Politics
Illinois General Election Results - 2020
The official results from Illinois voters in the 2020 general election from the Illinois State Board of Elections.
Opinion & Comment
Opinion: The Laughable "It's Just Property...They Have Insurance" Argument
For a moment, let's ignore the going street value of smerch like Gucci handbags, old school Nike kicks, or the women's autumn cardigan collection at Macy's.
Opinion & Comment
Opinion: Madigan's Magical Mystery Machine
On January 13, 1971, a fresh-faced 28 year old lawyer named Mike Madigan assumed office as a member of the Illinois House of Representatives, serving the 22nd district of Chicago's 13th Ward. He's still there.
Opinion & Comment
Opinion: Lori Lightfoot is Losing the Plot
While Mayor Lori Lightfoot continues her over-the-top audition for no one to be the next face of the CNN docu-drama, “Chicagoland,” the city she was elected to lead is spiraling out of control.
Opinion & Comment
Opinion: A Brief History of Columbus in Chicago
It occurred to Craig the other day that it might be confusing for new tourists or visiting vigilantes in our city as to why a Christopher Columbus statue would be here at all. The least he could do is provide context.
Opinion & Comment
New in Town? The Names May Change but How Things Work Don’t, Bub.
Craig Walker revisits a famous column that won Mike Royko a Pulitzer Prize in 1972, and Craig attempts to update it for our modern times. Sadly, Craig finds that the names may change but the story stays the same.