The Editorial Board – Page 2

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.

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.

October 2, 2026 at 5:00 a.m.

Many Americans are going to be renting for the rest of their lives.

October 1, 2026 at 5:00 a.m.

Chicago shouldn't take suburban business for granted.

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.

September 30, 2026 at 8:12 a.m.

Republicans left standing after the midterms will likely have to rebuild.

September 29, 2026 at 5:50 a.m.

Patrick Watson told us point blank that CTU has too much influence over CPS and he says school consolidation can be beneficial.

September 29, 2026 at 5:40 a.m.

Therese Boyle has Chicago Public Schools in her blood. Literally. She worked more than three decades for CPS, retiring in 2019.

September 29, 2026 at 5:30 a.m.

Yesenia Lopez abstained on the unbalanced budget meant to put political pressure on the state. We admire her political courage.

September 29, 2026 at 5:20 a.m.

Jesus Ayala Jr. has the backing of the SEIU, one of several instances where the two unions representing most CPS workers differ in this election.

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