Christine Ledbetter: With the fabric of our democracy unraveling, here’s what...
It’s likely in the last few weeks, you’ve avoided reading the news, watching network reports or listening to public radio because of fear where the Trump 2.0 show is taking us. Maybe you stayed...
View ArticleEditorial: Michael Madigan, convicted felon
The conviction of Michael J. Madigan on corruption and conspiracy charges marks a definitive end to the Daley-style machine era. There, we said it. Yes, the federal jury that sat for months hearing and...
View ArticleWillie Wilson: Democrats and Republicans fight over immigrants while children...
I have been around the world several times and have found that people in other countries marvel at our democracy. I agree with President Abraham Lincoln that we are a government “of the people, by the...
View ArticleEditorial: Mayor Johnson’s public market idea leaves us hungry for details
Mayor Brandon Johnson’s administration has made much of its crusade to undo historic disinvestment and inequities across the city. This mission led the mayor’s team in 2023 to explore the launch of a...
View ArticleFormer ICE official: Sanctuary cities pose an unacceptable risk to public safety
The House Oversight Committee is investigating the policies of sanctuary jurisdictions in Boston, Chicago, Denver and New York City. These cities, which refuse to fully cooperate with federal...
View ArticlePaul Vallas: What would it mean if the US Department of Education is abolished?
The U.S. Department of Education has long been a target for government downsizers. Created by President Jimmy Carter to fulfill a promise to the National Education Association, it has faced calls for...
View ArticleLetters: Illinois should follow President Donald Trump’s example and cut the...
The Land of Lincoln should get on board the Trump train. President Donald Trump has asked the Treasury secretary to stop production of the penny because it is costing us more than 3 cents per penny....
View ArticleJonathan Zimmerman: The problems with DEI don’t justify President Donald...
Let’s start with the easy part: The attacks on diversity, equity and inclusion by President Donald Trump’s administration represent an enormous threat to freedom of speech in America. Federal agencies...
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David Greising: Michael Madigan and Rod Blagojevich were products of a...
There is nothing quite like the arrival of a jury’s verdict. The court is hushed because no one knows what will come next. The buildup to the jury verdict for former Illinois House Speaker Michael...
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Heidi Stevens: ‘What a ride! I love you.’ They were married for 72 years and...
For 13 years of their long, full, sometimes painful, generous lives, Kevin and Marie Mayer weren’t together. The other 83 years were spent mostly in each other’s company, one way or the other — up to...
View ArticleYinam Cohen: Northwestern’s approach to fighting antisemitism creates an...
The U.S. Department of Education recently announced an investigation of five universities that have failed to protect their Jewish students. I am pleased to see the U.S. administration’s determination...
View ArticleEditorial: The US auto industry will fall behind if it retreats from electric...
The Chicago Auto Show has gone all-in on electric vehicles this year, with two EV test tracks, plenty of sleek new models and a first-ever appearance by Illinois-based Rivian At the same time,...
View ArticleSusan Whiting: Chicago activist Ida B. Wells changes the face of American...
As a relative of Susan B. Anthony, I have spent much of my life reflecting on the power of stories that reveal struggles and celebrate the triumphs and progress that inspire future generations. As...
View ArticleLetters: Illinois congressman is ignoring obstacles to a peaceful two-state...
Regarding U.S. Rep. Mike Quigley’s op-ed “We have a historic opportunity in Gaza. Let’s not squander it.” (Feb. 11): Truly, blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God. Most of...
View ArticleEditorial: Brandon Johnson, brooking no diversity of opinion, summons his...
“If you ain’t with us, you just gotta go.” If we gave you one guess which politician said that the other day, a solid percentage of you might well have answered Donald Trump. But, no, it was Chicago’s...
View ArticleAld. Bill Conway: Mayor Brandon Johnson’s plan to borrow $830M is reckless
Chicago is at a crossroads. While some see 2027 as the chance to course-correct, we can’t afford to wait two years. The decisions we make now will determine our city’s financial future. We still have...
View ArticleLetters: Sports columnist missed out on the value of Kendrick Lamar’s Super...
In his column “Worst Super Bowl ever?” (Feb. 11), Paul Sullivan comments on the Super Bowl halftime show and writes: “Tens of millions of viewers who don’t like hip-hop and didn’t care to hear the...
View ArticleThe Tribune’s Quotes of the Week quiz for Feb. 15
Enjoying the snow, Chicago? The week started off with an unexpected (and unentertaining) Super Bowl win. Jalen Hurts and the Philadelphia Eagles beat the Kansas City Chiefs 40-22, denying the reigning...
View ArticleEditorial: How ill-conceived ‘affordable’ housing becomes unaffordable for...
In Chicago, there’s just not enough housing available to keep up with demand. Especially affordable housing. City policymakers recognize the problem and profess to want to step up residential...
View ArticleLetters: Illinois can do more to push insurers toward accurately pricing...
We agree with the Tribune Editorial Board that Illinois needs more transparency in insurance pricing (“Are Illinoisans paying more for insurance due to California and Florida disasters? More...
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