Peter Cunningham: Some advice for sanctuary city mayors before they testify in Washington
Republicans in Congress will use their hearing to humiliate blue city mayors, please the White House and fire up Donald Trump's MAGA base.
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Peter Cunningham: CPS’ short-term renewal of charter contracts undermines educational stability
There is a basic bargain governing public charter schools in Chicago. If the schools provide a decent education to children and manage their money well, the district extends their contracts...
Commentary: Don’t squander this opportunity, Democrats. Focus on narrative over policy.
Calm down, Democrats. We just won the White House, we have an outside shot at the Senate and we held the House, even if we lost a few seats. Lighten...
Commentary: An election year challenge: Is America (and Illinois) for ‘me’ or ‘we’?
In November, voters across Illinois will be choosing between two very different narratives about Illinois and the United States — about the state and country we are today and the...
Chicago, be wary of an elected school board
Last spring many voters across Chicago voted in favor of an elected school board; a movement to change state law is reportedly gaining traction. But a brief review of Chicago's...