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- News & Politics, Politics Mar 20, 2020
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Who voted for Iris Martinez?
Maybe she was the most qualified candidate in the clerk of the Circuit Court race. Or maybe she had the best name.
- Blogs, Bleader Jan 8, 2018
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Proposed Chicago Public Schools closings allegedly in violation of teachers’ union contract, and other news
Also, alderman Carlos Ramirez-Rosa is reportedly planning to drop out of race to replace Congressman Luis Gutierrez.
- Blogs, Bleader Oct 2, 2017
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Congressman Luis Gutierrez wants the military to help storm-ravaged Puerto Rico, and other Chicago news
Also, more than 1,000 people turned out for Kenneka Jenkins's funeral.
- Blogs, Bleader Sep 14, 2017
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Cook County Board delays showdown over soda tax until October 10, and other Chicago news
Also, Emanuel's right-hand man steps down and will be free to work part-time on 2019 mayoral campaign.
- Blogs, Bleader Aug 30, 2017
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Illinois school funding bill waits on Rauner's desk after house and senate pass it, and other Chicago news
Also, Illinois attorney general Lisa Madigan sues the city to enforce police reform.
- Blogs, Bleader Aug 9, 2017
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Michael Madigan is now the longest-serving state house speaker in American history, and other Chicago news
Also, prompted by the highly unpopular pop tax, Cook County commissioner Richard Boykin is mulling a 2018 run against board president Toni Preckwinkle.
- Blogs, Bleader May 5, 2017
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Four former cops turned aldermen push for police access to assault rifles, and other Chicago news
Also, Heineken acquires the rest of Lagunitas Brewing Co.
- Blogs, Bleader Mar 15, 2017
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Solutions for violence in Austin face slow implementation, money troubles
Community organizers and elected officials agree on what they need to curb violence, but say progress has been slow going.
- Blogs, Bleader Oct 13, 2016
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A 50-cent tax on ride-sharing services in Cook County is proposed, and other Chicago news
Also, an analysis of polls shows that if only men were voting, Illinois would be the sole midwestern state to elect Hillary Clinton.
- Blogs, Bleader Jul 28, 2016
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Cook County commissioner calls for study to ‘examine the status of the African-American male’
Richard Boykin hopes better data may bring much-needed relief to a demographic facing dire problems.
- Blogs, Bleader Jan 15, 2016
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Cook County Board approves resolution requesting federal probe of Homan Square
Commissioner Richard Boykin got what he wanted: an ask for the Department of Justice to look into the alleged "off the books" interrogation site.
- Blogs, Bleader Jun 12, 2015
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Some Democrats say Governor Rauner is 'personable' when he's not gutting services for the poor and infirm
Chicago elected officials who sat down with the governor say sweet talk only goes so far.
- Blogs, Bleader Mar 19, 2014
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In some ways, the 2014 primaries brought out the best in Illinois politics
Highlights of the 2014 primary elections
- News & Politics, Feature Mar 3, 2014
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Federal bribery cases are at the center of two west-side races
Ex-con and former alderman Isaac Carothers and embattled state rep Derrick Smith seek forgiveness as they aim to stay in politics.
- Blogs, Bleader Feb 27, 2014
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The 2014 primaries offer the latest evidence that it pays to be rich if you're running for office
Another election, another influx of jaw-dropping donations from wealthy contributors, including the candidates themselves
- Blogs, Bleader Feb 25, 2014
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Congressman Danny Davis blasts social injustice in the most entertaining way possible
The veteran politician tells stories of his childhood during an appearance before the City Club.
- Blogs, Bleader Feb 8, 2014
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Convicted former alderman Ike Carothers explains why he thinks he deserves another chance at public office
Despite being convicted on bribery and tax charges, Ike Carothers says he never sold out his community—and now he wants to represent it on the Cook County board.