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Rep. Amy Elik: Ethics reform is the only way to restore Illinoisans’ trust after recent scandals

July 26, 2026 at 5:00 a.m.

Illinois House Democrats continue to protect the status quo after ethics scandals involving Harry Benton...

July 26, 2026 at 5:00 a.m.

Israel has become the one stage where an ambitious Democrat can court far-left voters without...

July 26, 2026 at 5:00 a.m.

We celebrate the mayor's creation of a department of gun violence reduction, but the City...

July 24, 2026 at 9:31 a.m.

It was the first and last muskie anyone in our family ever caught, but we...

July 24, 2026 at 5:00 a.m.

The show reminded people that Chicago's restaurants are more than just places you go out...

July 24, 2026 at 5:00 a.m.

The United States is imposing pointless suffering on the people of Cuba and Iran.

July 23, 2026 at 5:00 a.m.

I'm glad Texas 11th graders will be required to read "Fahrenheit 451." And I'm a...

July 23, 2026 at 5:00 a.m.

Illinois' statute on artificial intelligence safety requires an audit and, in the same breath, describes...

July 23, 2026 at 5:00 a.m.

Residents and neighborhood organizations stepping up to address challenges government hasn’t solved.

July 22, 2026 at 5:00 a.m.

Illinois should bring its funding of the Chicago Teachers' Pension Fund into parity with what...