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After the combative Lori Lightfoot, Johnson seemed like a candidate for Mr. Congeniality. But Johnson's communication missteps appears to have exhausted the bank of goodwill with the reporters who cover him — and, in turn, has kept the public in the dark about what his administration is doing.

James McMullen passed away. This is the full obituary where you can share condolences and memories. Published in the Terre Haute Tribune Star on 2024-02-19.

Mike Flannery walked into the newsroom of the Chicago Sun-Times on June 18, 1973, a fresh-faced, hopelessly curious and wildly energetic 22-year-old and now he is calling it quits, leaving the political scene where he earned the admiration of colleagues, rivals and viewers. Esteemed journalist Carol Marin puts it succinctly: “Mike is a walking, talking encyclopedia of politics.” His final ...

On June 30, Mike Flannery, political editor of Fox 32-Chicago, will retire after 50 years on the beat. He sat down with the Sun-Times, where he got his start, to reminisce about his storied career and the “blind spots” of the Chicago mayors he has covered.

Good morning, Chicago. Here are some of the top stories you need to know to start your day.

Reformers were aiming to root out corruption with the advent of the 50-ward system in 1923, but illegal backroom deals have remained all too common for a legislative body that has otherwise seen massive change.

Here’s a look back at what Chicago’s mayors have said in their first official addresses during the past 100 years — and how they are viewed now.

Reformers were aiming to root out corruption with the advent of the 50-ward system in 1923, but illegal backroom deals have remained all too common for a legislative body that has otherwise seen massive change.

Vintage Chicago Tribune offers a look back at events, places and people involved in shaping Chicago’s past, present and future, in ways both small and big.

Darren Bailey, a downstate farmer and state senator, confirmed he’s living in Chicago at an impromptu news conference Tuesday afternoon. His campaign later confirmed he is renting in the Hancock Center.