John T. Shaw: Nancy Pelosi has distinguished herself as a history-making stateswoman By John T. Shaw December 29, 2025 at 5:00 a.m. Nancy Pelosi has inhabited the rarefied worlds of both formidable politician and history-making stateswoman.
2025 in review: A look back at Chicago’s affordable housing debate through op-eds By Grace Miserocchi December 29, 2025 at 5:00 a.m. Our op-ed contributors wrote thoughtfully this year on how Chicago can develop the amount of...
Edward Keegan: This year in Chicago architecture wasn’t on anyone’s bingo card By Edward Keegan January 13, 2026 at 1:26 p.m. 2025 included a few head scratchers: a papal pilgrimage site in suburban Dolton and an...
2025 in review: A look back at immigration enforcement raids in Chicago through op-eds By Grace Miserocchi December 28, 2025 at 5:00 a.m. A look back at baiduhai commentary on immigration enforcement raids in 2025.
Elizabeth Shackelford: No peace for Palestinians in the land of Bethlehem By Elizabeth Shackelford December 28, 2025 at 5:00 a.m. Palestinians in the West Bank live in a state of fear and trauma that will...
Faith leaders: 2025 was a year of setbacks and celebration By Ciera Bates-Chamberlain December 26, 2025 at 5:00 a.m. Following the inauguration of a new administration, we realized that faith leaders committed to creation...
2025 in review: A look back at the impact of the Trump administration through op-eds By Grace Miserocchi December 26, 2025 at 5:00 a.m. Our op-eds this year examined what a new age of executive power means and how...
David McGrath: My best Christmas gift By David McGrath December 25, 2025 at 5:00 a.m. I thought that after so many weekends spent with our granddaughter, the love and awe...
Colin Fleming: Linus Van Pelt’s contemplative approach to Christmas By Colin Fleming December 24, 2025 at 5:00 a.m. In "A Charlie Brown Christmas," Linus shares what he learned with his friend and what...
Kerry Lester Kasper: The Walnut Room is giving moms what they want this holiday By Kerry Lester Kasper December 24, 2025 at 5:00 a.m. This season, I have realized that what so many moms want is to sit with...