Edward Keegan: Chicago’s Missing Middle housing initiative aims too low By Edward Keegan September 7, 2025 at 5:00 a.m. Chicago’s Missing Middle Infill Housing Initiative is intended as an urban repair project. But the...
Bill Kurtis: What it was like to see Chicago burning By Bill Kurtis September 7, 2025 at 5:00 a.m. Former WBBM-Ch. 2 anchor Bill Kurtis recalls his time covering the riots in Chicago after...
Elizabeth Shackelford: China is making autocracy great again By Elizabeth Shackelford September 5, 2025 at 5:38 p.m. With most U.S. adversaries present at China's military parade, this was a show of unity...
John Vukmirovich: With the arrival of autumn, I celebrate the pawpaw By John Vukmirovich September 5, 2025 at 5:00 a.m. Pawpaw trees are pure Americana.
Lahari Vuppaladhadiam: What wildfires do to our bodies when the smoke settles By Lahari Vuppaladhadiam September 5, 2025 at 5:00 a.m. Beyond worsening asthma, the short-term effects of wildfire smoke include bronchitis, reduced lung function and...
Lou Sandoval: Illinois’ economy relies on safe, reliable transit. But we need to get it right. By Lou Sandoval September 5, 2025 at 5:00 a.m. Springfield's transit proposal was a step in the right direction, but we urge the legislature...
Tio Hardiman: The president, mayor and governor need to unite to save lives in Chicago By Tio Hardiman September 4, 2025 at 5:00 a.m. President Donald Trump, I invite you to come to Chicago and see the challenges we...
Corinne Svoboda: YIMBYs’ support for Old Town project sets a dangerous precedent By Corinne Svoboda September 4, 2025 at 5:00 a.m. YIMBYs — "yes in my backyard" — unquestionably support new development regardless of who builds...
Tomas J. Philipson: How Donald Trump can safeguard our drug supply By Tomas J. Philipson September 4, 2025 at 5:00 a.m. In the event of a conflict, or even just trade tensions, China could restrict drug...
Laura Washington: Chicago needs real help with crime, not National Guard troops loitering on our streets By Laura Washington September 3, 2025 at 5:00 a.m. Of course, the Democrats oppose crime, but they are choosing to entrust local law enforcement...