Willie Wilson: Illinois lawmakers must pass a budget rooted in fairness
Budgets help secure justice and fairness. Black and brown communities have not fared well in...
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Paul Vallas: How AI can bring the DNA of success to every classroom
There is “DNA” common in high-performing schools. Artificial intelligence can enhance that DNA and be...
Steve Chapman: What the erasure of Cesar Chavez reveals about American politics
If Cesar Chavez, now cloaked in disgrace, had his life to do over again, I’m...
Laura Washington: Some people struggle with Mother’s Day. Can you ‘opt out’?
I lost my irreplaceable mom in 2023. I don’t plan for Mother's Day any longer,...
Arts leaders: Theatergoers are getting burned by fake tickets online. Illinois must fight back.
A proposed bill would end speculative ticketing.
Steve Swedberg: Springfield’s interchange fee ban takes a costly swipe at Illinois consumers
Illinois consumers may see fewer rewards and benefits, higher banking fees and tighter credit access...
Daniel DePetris: An indictment of Sinaloa’s governor could roil US-Mexico ties
An indictment against current and former Mexican officials will complicate the two nations' work to...
Rob Karr: Illinois’ credit card fee crackdown is a step toward fairness
No one should be swayed by the scare tactics and legal challenges against Illinois' credit...
Ald. Silvana Tabares: City leaders and residents deserve transparency from the Cook County courts
Many questions must be answered about court warrants and Chicago's electronic monitoring program.
Michael Peregrine: The enduring legacy of the Haymarket Square incident 140 years later
In the 140 years since the Haymarket Square incident, the constituencies and their causes remain...