How Brandon Johnson and Paul Vallas grew into rivals for mayor of Chicago
Despite following very different paths, both now have their sights trained on Chicago’s City Hall.

As outside conservative support grows in school board races, the Democratic Party of Illinois for the first time is investing in these local races.
Three years after COVID struck, Chicago area hospitals struggle with staff exodus and patient violence in a brave new medical world.
Mae Whitman tells us about starring in Hulu’s new musical series ‘Up Here.’ Plus, has it really been three years of COVID?!
Indiana in the 1920s and ’30s was a hotspot for impromptu weddings, with a courthouse near the state line seeing about 6,000 Chicago couples every year.
Federal pandemic relief funding has papered over long-standing issues, but that money is set to run out in two years.
Amid changes in hours and strategies, many still wonder about the future of urban life three years into the pandemic.
Mr. Gardner donated tens of thousands of dollars to causes that sought to end gun violence and helped create the nonprofit Black On Black Love.
The holy month of Ramadan began Wednesday evening, and observant Muslims will fast for 30 days from sunrise to sunset, seeking a deeper consciousness.
Willie Hedden pleaded guilty to civil rights violations and obstruction charges.
Chicago Chinatown leaders fought for representation in City Council but two candidates face off in the 11th Ward runoff — one Asian and one white.
Despite high mortgage rates and a dearth of affordable starter houses, these families saw the upside of making the investment now.
During their first televised debate, Brandon Johnson was the undisputed aggressor. In Round Two, Paul Vallas took the gloves off. Round Three was pretty much a draw.
Paul Vallas promises to expand school choice while Brandon Johnson says it deepens segregation and inequity. Donors are lining up on either side.
A proposed state law would mandate that hospitals screen uninsured patients for financial help.
The iconic rice dish triggers Twitter wars over which country’s version is best. Liberia has our vote.
When asked what Madigan valued most in other legislators, state Rep. Robert “Bob” Rita answered, “loyalty.”
A warmer and wetter than usual winter is complete. As spring gets underway, keep your umbrella handy, Chicago.
The Smile, Big Thief and Bon Iver headline; plus, we share some of Vocalo’s most anticipated performances
Stretches of the inbound Kennedy will be blocked between the Edens Expressway and Ohio Street as part of a three-year construction project that’s sure to cause misery.
Chicago voters are picking a new mayor. Suburban residents could be selecting new office holders for everything from school to library boards.