| Source | Chicago Magazine |
|---|---|
| Original Load Date | May 11, 2026, 7 a.m. |
| Last Updated | May 11, 2026, 7 a.m. |
| Original URL | https://www.chicagomag.com/chicago-magazine/june-july-2026/how-chicagos-progressives-wound-up-on-defense/ |
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I t wasn’t all that long ago that progressives had the momentum on the City
Council. With a like-minded mayor in office and a record number of democratic
socialists as alders, they passed ordinances that aimed to reshape Chicago
according to their vision. Workers were granted guaranteed paid leave....