How did one of the world’s poorest countries—China—become, in thirty years, one of the world’s richest? The answer is surprisingly simple and surprisingly powerful. China scholar Helen Raleigh breaks it down.
By Illinois ReviewWhile millions of Americans celebrated Independence Day with backyard barbecues, parades, and fireworks, Chicago experienced another violent holiday weekend that once again placed the city among...
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By Illinois ReviewIllinois has taken another step down the progressive path.Gov. JB Pritzker has signed House Bill 5095 into law, permanently allowing Illinois residents to identify themselves as...
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By Mark Vargas, Editor-in-Chief & Opinion ContributorFor nearly eighteen years, one of the most significant documents from one of Illinois' most consequential political corruption cases has remained hidden...
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By Illinois ReviewOne of the more ironic twists in recent Chicago political history is unfolding just four years after former Mayor Lori Lightfoot celebrated the approval of Bally's...
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By Illinois ReviewGovernor JB Pritzker has signed more than 60 bills into law over the past several days, putting his signature on one of the Illinois General Assembly's...
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