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In Chicago’s affordable housing crisis, what role will the Chicago Housing Authority play? We asked mayoral candidates Brandon Johnson and Paul Vallas, as well as public housing residents themselves.
These brand new elected officials are key to Chicago’s police reform legislation—but it remains unclear how they’ll operate once in office.
City Bureau surveyed the nine candidates vying to lead the city about their affordable housing plans.
A guide to the powers and responsibilities of a Chicago City Council member, also known as an alderman.
The public comment period closed last week, but some Chicagoans are still asking whether South and West side residents actually helped shape the plan.
Budget season has it all: Melodrama, plot twists and a slow jams soundtrack
From the roots of corruption to the balance of power between our 50 alders (aldermen) and the mayor—plus, why you shouldn’t sleep on committee meetings
We dig into public meetings and government transparency, what’s required by law and what an actual commitment to open government would look like.
A side-by-side comparison of what we know so far—a companion to our latest Newswire newsletter
The controversial proposal will determine the future of the Lincoln Park and Bucktown border.