Tribune editorial cartoonist Scott Stantis long has been fascinated by the rise and fall of Michael Madigan, the former longtime speaker of the Illinois House of Representatives. Here’s a selection of ...

Nov. 23: There’s a new level of property tax rebellion this time. But it’s not all bad news. Scott Stantis editorial cartoon for Nov. 23, 2025, on the latest property tax bills. (Scott Stantis/For the ...

A selection of cartoons by Tribune editorial cartoonist Scott Stantis on ex-Ald. Ed Burke’s corruption. On June 24, 2024, Burke was sentenced to 2 years in prison and ordered to pay a $2 million ...

Much happened in 2022 that was far from funny. But the venerable Tribune cartoonist Scott Stantis worked under the philosophy that politicians who can laugh at themselves generally do better, Illinois ...

Vote in the Scott Stantis cartoon caption contest-(Multiple selections encouraged!) Enter the Scott Stantis cartoon caption contest and be a hero to all! June 15, 2019 at 2:12 p.m. Send your captions ...

A cartoon is a powerful way to make a point. It may amuse us or outrage us, but a good cartoon always engages us. It takes us directly to the heart of an issue, or helps us see the issue in a new and ...

The Illinois Democrat known as “the Velvet Hammer” will finally face justice. Michael Madigan has been indicted on racketeering charges alleging a variety of extortion and bribery schemes that yielded ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Much happened in 2022 that was far from funny. But the venerable Tribune cartoonist Scott Stantis worked under the philosophy that ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Tribune cartoonist Scott Stantis did not want for material in 2023: a bitter mayoral election and an ever-growing migrant crisis ...

Send your captions by email to ctc-captions@tribpub.com by 12 p.m. on Monday. You must include your name and town of residence. Scott Stantis will choose 10 finalists. Voting will start... May 8, 2019 ...

Tribune cartoonist Scott Stantis did not want for material in 2023: a bitter mayoral election and an ever-growing migrant crisis in Chicago; the coronation of King Charles III in London; the promise ...