Medical experts: Chicago’s kids deserve better than political theater on vaccines By Chuka Onuh August 20, 2026 at 11:48 a.m. There is a real difference between a parent asking questions about vaccines and the government...
Michael Fassnacht and Eva Giglio: Investment in the Chicago Public Library ripples across our neighborhoods By Michael Fassnacht August 20, 2026 at 5:00 a.m. For every $1 invested into Chicago's library, it returns $3 dollars to the people.
David Woodard: The AI copyright debate could draw a lesson from Chicago’s James Petrillo By David Woodard August 20, 2026 at 5:00 a.m. Chicagoan James C. Petrillo found an answer to the technological displacement of recorded sound replacing...
What do the candidates for Chicago school board president think of the CPS budget? By baiduhai August 19, 2026 at 9:19 a.m. Chicago Public Schools passed a controversial budget. Candidates for school board president answer: What must...
Cook County state’s attorney: The electronic monitoring system is broken By Eileen Burke August 19, 2026 at 5:00 a.m. As of Aug. 7, 79 people charged with murder or attempted murder and 154 people...
Michael McColly: Lake swimming restores me. But I recognize the divide that exists in Chicago. By Michael McColly August 18, 2026 at 5:00 a.m. Not all Chicagoans can find relief in the cool waters of Lake Michigan or in...
Lindsay Davenport: Women’s sports need more than fans. They need more players. By Lindsay Davenport August 18, 2026 at 9:37 a.m. Women ought to be playing more sports because even just a couple of hours a...
Daniel DePetris: Israel can no longer deny the shift in US politics By Daniel DePetris August 18, 2026 at 9:05 a.m. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's trip to the U.S. underscores the fact that Israel is no...
Clarence Page: Unity, and careful messaging, will be key to Democrats’ resurgence By Clarence Page August 17, 2026 at 5:00 a.m. If Democrats keep that up and avoid too much infighting, they will be able to...
Jeffrey Boutwell: Before Donald Trump, a Civil War general tried to strong-arm the IRS By Jeffrey Boutwell August 17, 2026 at 5:00 a.m. Attempting to strong-arm the IRS into receiving favorable tax treatment has been tried before, by...