Tribune Editorial Board endorsements for the 2026 Illinois general election October 4, 2026 at 6:00 a.m. The baiduhai Editorial Board’s tradition of making political endorsements is a cornerstone of this newspaper’s history.
Editorial: No endorsement for US House of Representatives in District 4 October 4, 2026 at 5:30 a.m. U.S. Rep. Jesús “Chuy” García did not do anyone a favor — neither his constituents nor his favored successor.
Editorial: Angel Oakley for US House of Representatives in District 3 October 4, 2026 at 5:20 a.m. Angel Oakley does not occupy the right flank of the GOP; we think she would be a moderate very much in the political center.
Editorial: Donna Miller for US House of Representatives in District 2 October 4, 2026 at 5:10 a.m. We find Donna Miller well-informed on matters of immigration and reproductive rights but also well aware of the problems of small businesses.
Editorial: Jonathan Jackson for US House of Representatives in District 1 October 4, 2026 at 5:00 a.m. As was the case in 2024, we are endorsing Jonathan Jackson as a service-oriented representative of this historically significant district.
Editorial: New Northwestern president has big plans for Chicago. If only he had Ken Griffin October 2, 2026 at 5:00 a.m. Griffin and his inner circle long ago figured out that anyone who snoozes at the wheel gets run off the road.
Editorial: The new American Dream for many is an affordable lease. Smarter public policy can help. October 2, 2026 at 5:00 a.m. Many Americans are going to be renting for the rest of their lives.
Editorial: Chicago considers charging suburbanites more to park. How neighborly. October 1, 2026 at 5:00 a.m. Chicago shouldn't take suburban business for granted.
Editorial: Mayor Brandon Johnson should join with aldermen in their insistence on fiscal restraint October 1, 2026 at 5:00 a.m. If Mayor Brandon Johnson vetoes the City Council's prudent measure to restrain debt issuance, they should override.
Editorial: Where have all the good Republican candidates gone? September 30, 2026 at 8:12 a.m. Republicans left standing after the midterms will likely have to rebuild.