Much has been made about this being the year of change here in Chicago. In November Democrats took control of Congress, harnessing voter dissatisfaction and promising change. And while the main attractions on the reform ticket, Tony Peraica and Jesse Jackson Jr either lost or decided not to run, many pundits are predicting that as much as 30% of the City Council could change in late February. It seems that some candidates believe in miracles,... more ›

Marco Morales has a special place in Chicagoist's heart. Not because he once distributed a kilogram of cocaine for $25,000. Not because he became a wealthy city sewer-repair contractor by paying kickbacks of up to $5000 a pop. Not because his son's construction company has made millions off taxpayer-funded city projects. Not because he managed to make millions of dollars for his own business (illegally), in spite of being a 7th grade drop out. more ›

Long time Chicagoans know that now and then some federal prosecutor digs up a bunch of guys with broken noses, hauls them in front of a grand jury and gets some indictments. Most go to jail, a few walk. Now and then. more ›

Chicagoist was noticing a theme in the papers.. more ›