The People

The voices of everyday Chicagoans

OPINION | In Brandon Johnson’s administration, there’s opportunity for bravery

OPINION | Chicago’s election will shape the future of public safety in America

OPINION | What makes Paul Vallas the “Democrat of choice” for powerful Republicans?

Opinion | In the mayoral runoff, the future of public education is at stake

Commentary | An appeal to Chicago’s Black voters: don’t fear your liberation

LETTER | I first met Chuy García when he worked with my husband, Al Raby, on Harold Washington’s campaign

Opinion: After another police killing in Chicago, we need to focus on care, not cops

PERSPECTIVE | Let’s have a more expansive conversation about the connection between state and intracommunal violence

PERSPECTIVE | Teaching through trauma

OPINION | A CPS email ‘mistake’ and Chuy’s run makes Lightfoot’s road to reelection even harder