Andy Shaw

The numbers tell the story: 400,000 people over 4 days and only 12 arrests at Lolla. No stabbings, no shootings and only a few fights. But across the city it’s a sadder tale: 7 killed and 45 wounded.

Sick of gerrymandered legislative districts designed to protect incumbents and discourage challengers? Then you’d better hope the Illinois Supreme Court lets Illinois voters decide who draws legislative maps.

Chicagoans, if you wanted to voice your opinion on an elected school board, you’re out of luck this year.

You’d think at this point it wouldn’t be so hard for us to get the public information we’re entitled to. Think again.

Mikva had lots to say when we talked with him last year, including criticism of Richard J. Daley, why he wasn’t named to the Supreme Court and more.

Watchdog shares memories of his own home sharing experience.

Former Illinois Governor Pat Quinn is back in the limelight with a new campaign that targets Chicago’s City Hall.

Corporations keep choosing Downtown Chicago despite city’s staggering problems.

Chicago enacts safeguards against “toxic swaps” after paying big price for risky deals.

In case you think legislators did absolutely nothing in spring session.