In the age of the Great Resignation and volatile public discourse, is being a city councillor a coveted role anymore?

As the Ontario government looks at giving big-city mayors more power, there’s a push on in Chicago to do the opposite.

After a dismal first half before a crowd of 11,623 — on a night when Lady Gaga and Drake also performed downtown — the Argos rallied for victory at BMO Field.

A group of young people were meant to meet with Mayor John Tory about gun violence plaguing their communities, but spoke with a Star reporter instead.

Politicians focus on access to guns, border laws and other regulations, but those the Star spoke with said more emphasis needs to be placed on child and youth mental health.

Rising prices are making it difficult for millions to afford the basic necessities, including food and housing.