Op-Ed: Lori Lightfoot’s Dark Promises
Lori Lightfoot’s proposal to use closed schools for police academies should show progressives her true colors
Meet the Candidates: Alex Acevedo
The Weekly sits down with the nurse and activist in the runoff for alderman in the 25th Ward
By a Hair
Four incumbents in tight contests barely scrape by without a runoff
Meet the Challengers: Berto Aguayo
The Weekly sits down with the anti-violence organizer running for alderman in the 15th Ward
Meet the Challengers: Alexandria Willis
The Weekly sits down with the policy analyst running for alderman in the 3rd Ward
Will Chicago’s Next Mayor Prioritize Environmental Justice?
At the first environmental justice–focused forum, candidates seemed hesitant to commit to environmental justice policy
Piece By Piece
Englewood activists and aldermanic candidates reflect on how political fragmentation affects the neighborhood
Meet the Challengers: Jaime Guzmán
The Weekly sits down with the nonprofit and government analyst running for alderman in the 14th Ward
The Numbers Game
Previous election data shows how wards 14, 15, 20, and 25 can be won