CChicago Read More Aldermen must strengthen the Office of Financial AnalysisJanuary 16, 2026 In the waning days of 2025, Chicago aldermen calling themselves the “Common Sense Caucus” pushed through their own…
CChicago Read More Children’s show host Ray Rayner brought joy to childhoodJanuary 10, 2026 Regarding the op-ed “Ray Rayner was a lasting gift to Chicago’s children” by Michael Peregrine (Jan. 3): Through…
CChicago Read More Chicago inspector general asks public what to scrutinize in 2026December 27, 2025 The Chicago Office of the Inspector General is asking the public to chime in on which city operations…
CChicago Read More Lessons From Trump’s “War” on ChicagoDecember 13, 2025 Al Letson: From the Center for Investigative Reporting and PRX, this is Reveal. I’m Al Letson. …
CChicago Read More No need for a head tax to fund community violence interventionDecember 10, 2025 Chicago is at the forefront nationally of a highly promising method of reducing gun violence that doesn’t rely…
CChicago Read More Mayor Brandon Johnson’s budget brinksmanship is irresponsibleDecember 7, 2025 Buckle up, Chicago. Mayor Brandon Johnson is running the Hail Mary play, both for Chicago’s finances and his…
CChicago Read More Mayor Brandon Johnson’s team rejects Ald. Scott Waguespack’s alternatives to corporate head tax in city of Chicago budgetDecember 2, 2025 CHICAGO (WLS) — Mayor Brandon Johnson’s controversial proposed 2026 budget has caused several Chicago City Council members to…
CChicago Read More Chicago officials ease capacity limit for ChristkindlmarketDecember 2, 2025 After pushback from organizers and vendors, city officials have decided to let up — to a degree — on…
CChicago Read More It’s not too late for Chicago to pursue cost-saving measuresNovember 24, 2025 Chicago stands at a crossroads. The city is facing a $1.19 billion deficit that is largely structural and…
CChicago Read More There’s a new level of property tax rebellion. But it’s not all bad news.November 23, 2025 The arrival of a property tax bill never makes for a fun trip to the mailbox, but we…