If you’re thinking, “Oh my god, how is this election still happening?” just know that it doesn’t have to be this way.
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These brand new elected officials are key to Chicago’s police reform legislation—but it remains unclear how they’ll operate once in office.
A guide to the powers and responsibilities of a Chicago City Council member, also known as an alderman.
Budget season has it all: Melodrama, plot twists and a slow jams soundtrack
From the roots of corruption to the balance of power between our 50 alders (aldermen) and the mayor—plus, why you shouldn’t sleep on committee meetings
We dig into public meetings and government transparency, what’s required by law and what an actual commitment to open government would look like.