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When the President Decides Who Gets to Report the News…
byA question bigger than CNN. Bigger than MS NOW. Bigger than POLITICO. Tomorrow it could be The New York Times, The Washington Post, and The Chicago Tribune. Who gets to decide who can…
Women Power – What If They Held Political Office?
bySome power doesn’t need a title. It does not require a campaign, a ballot box, a government office, or a political party. It does…
President Toni Preckwinkle, Cook County Board
byToni Preckwinkle is running for a fifth term as the Cook County Board of Commissioners President in the upcoming general election on November 3, 2026. Preckwinkle comfortably…
Chuck Bowen: The Mastermind Behind the Curtain
byOn July 31, 2026, Chicago lost one of its greatest political minds. Chuck Bowen quietly slipped away at home, leaving behind a legacy that cannot be measured…
Victor Henderson, the Father, Vs Victor Henderson, School Board President
byFull disclosure: I am part of Attorney Victor Henderson’s election team. I support his candidacy for president of the Chicago Board of Education. That disclosure is important….
An Allegation Should Begin an Investigation, Not End a Reputation…
byEditor’s Note: As of August 24, 2026, Cardinal Blase Cupich called Rev. Michael Pfleger to inform him that the Independent Review Board found no evidence…
Ethics Reform Requires Courage, Not a Convenient Resignation
byThe Chicago Tribune’s call for Illinois House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch to resign over his handling of a sexual-harassment complaint deserves a closer examination….
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