Paul Vallas

Deterring crime in Chicago begins with a visible police presence and changes to Illinois' SAFE-T Act.

A simple first step to buy time for real reform is to cap Cook County property tax growth for parcels experiencing high increases in their bills.

Now more than ever, Chicago must implement structural reforms to return to fiscal safety.

Critics of the Cook County state's attorney are attacking her recalibrating an office that had drifted away from holding offenders accountable.

Mayor Brandon Johnson's budget task force does not address Chicago’s spending problem. It sidesteps the urgent need for reform.

The Fed must not be immune from oversight because of a twisted belief that “independence” justifies unaccountable power.

The position of chief judge, currently held by Timothy Evans, will be determined by an election held behind closed doors.

The Chicago Public School's budget plan doesn't worsen the district’s financial health. but it guarantees Chicago will face a similar crisis next year.

Getting rid of tax increment financing in Chicago would worsen the school district's long-term financial challenges.

Settlements for police-related incidents have become routine and increasingly expensive. Here's how Chicago can fix the system.