Commentary – Page 71 –

Michael Peregrine: The essence of Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy can be found in Chicago

January 19, 2026 at 5:00 a.m.

Martin Luther King Jr. came to Chicago in 1966 to help draw attention to discriminatory...

January 18, 2026 at 5:00 a.m.

The Bears thrilled the city with one of the most dominant championship teams of all...

January 18, 2026 at 5:00 a.m.

Tribal leaders in Minnesota say federal agents are detaining members in raids on immigrants because...

January 18, 2026 at 5:00 a.m.

Many Chicagoans believe that success by the Bears or any of Chicago’s other pro sports...

January 16, 2026 at 5:00 a.m.

What does the trend in using artificial intelligence for companionship and romantic love mean for...

January 16, 2026 at 5:00 a.m.

Chicago faces a projected $1.17 billion budget gap for 2027. There is work to be...

January 16, 2026 at 5:00 a.m.

When monitoring is ignored, large federal programs can operate for years without adequate safeguards, wasting...

January 16, 2026 at 5:00 a.m.

The new data center proposed for Joliet is not another construction project.

January 15, 2026 at 5:00 a.m.

Chicago saw a dramatic decrease in opioid overdose deaths in 2025. Law enforcement and public...

January 15, 2026 at 5:00 a.m.

Since the death of Martin Luther King Jr., landmark laws he championed have been weakened.