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The Last Ward is where power is brokered, deals are cut, and Chicago’s future is decided. Published by the Chicago Policy Center.
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Avg Comments
0.6
Avg Likes
76.5
Engagement Rate
0.05%· ~77 likes + comments/post
(comments + likes) / subscribers
Typical for lists with 169K+ subscribers
Quality Score
Engagement vs Politics
0.05% engagement rate
Score Breakdown
Engagement Score
| Public |
| Chicago was right to reject the 2026 World CupBut the city's governance structure means Chicagoans are always one bad mayor away from a disastrous deal.Jun 14, 2026 | Public |
| Chicago can look to D.C. for ‘teen takeover’ reformsIn Washington D.C., the mayor and city council found a way to manage teen takeovers. Chicago should pay attention.May 31, 2026 | Public |
| The backslide of Chicago-style socialism A once-ascendant political movement is wilting.May 17, 2026 | Public |
| Chicago Teachers Union wants $8.5 million dues hike to fund politicsChicago teachers face a pay cut of up to $800 per year to fund CTU-backed political races.May 10, 2026 | Public |
| How Chicago gerrymanders local mapsFrom 'the lobster' to 'the pool noodle,' there’s no excuse for Chicago City Council’s tortured ward boundaries.Apr 26, 2026 | Public |
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Engagement Rate
0.05%
median: 0.01%
Posts per Week
0.9
median: 1.1
Publishing Consistency
88/100
median: 65/100
Subscribers
169K
median: 3K
Subscriber counts are rounded by the platform — step changes may not reflect actual growth
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Publishing Frequency
Weekly
Last published Jul 12, 2026
0.9 posts/week avg
Politics Pricing
$6/mo median
Above average(+67%)
Monetization Readiness
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