Before Chicago’s mayoral election last week, the top two electoral performances in the city (in my eyes) were that of Anton Cermak and Harold Washington.  Cermak, who was born in Bohemia,...

Chicago is gearing up for the upcoming municipal elections, with various candidates vying for seats across the city. We'll focus on some candidates endorsed by the Democratic Socialists of America. The...

On Nov. 8, Illinois voters will head to the polls to vote on Amendment 1, also dubbed the Workers’ Rights Amendment. The ballot measure could cement unprecedented collective bargaining rights for workers...

As Cook County COVID-19 cases reach new peaks, local school systems must decide whether and how to reopen schools. Here’s how three local school districts are approaching the start of the spring semester. Evanston/Skokie...

COVID-19 News All schools, both public and private, will be closed across the state from Tuesday until the end of the month in an effort to mitigate the spread of COVID-19, also known as the novel...