Dick Simpson

The outlook for the community benefits agreement debate looks dark as it moves to City Council.

Transit-oriented development is an urban buzz phrase. Get the scoop on pros and cons at a public forum.

Professor Dick Simpson, a former aldermen, found divided votes have doubled in the mayor's second term.

But King hasn't faced tough votes on cops, schools and taxes yet, the author of the UIC report says.

Mount Greenwood was one of the few areas of the city won by President-elect Donald Trump.

Bombings, murders, voter fraud — Chicago's elections haven't always been the, uh, most ethical affairs.

The panel is scheduled to take place from 7 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at North Park University.

After a terrible 2015, Mayor Rahm Emanuel hasn't managed to turn things around yet.

Fifteen aldermen still voted with Rahm 100 percent of the time, and he's never lost a contested vote.

One of the city's most Republican wards voted against Donald Trump. 

The Chicago Republican Party said it is trying to get candidates off the ballot who voted Democrat.

Political watchers think fresh faces on City Council could be a sign of progress and productivity.

About 40 percent of registered voters came out Tuesday: how did your ward stack up?

Meteorologists predict a 30 percent chance that rain will continue until polls close at 7 p.m.

Thomas Gradel and Dick Simpson talk about their book "Corrupt Illinois" Wednesday at the Book Cellar.