Shadi Bartsch: Hamstringing the humanities will hinder scientific discovery
Thinking of “sciences” and “humanities” as unrelated modes of inquiry is not only shortsighted; it’s...
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Paco Amador and Daniel Yang: Gregory Bovino is trying to steal Chicago’s Christmas with raids
Border Patrol Cmdr. Gregory Bovino's self-proclaimed mission in Chicago appeared devoid of the mercy and...
Richard Ray: Doomed snowy owl expedition reminds my son and me of Chicago’s year-round natural splendor
I’d been making plans since I first heard the snowy owls landed on Lake Michigan's...
David Greising: Mayor Brandon Johnson’s billion-dollar borrowing plan is risky business
Mayor Brandon Johnson's borrowing plans, which will have both immediate and yearslong ramifications, have not...
Willie Wilson: What Christmas and the birth of Jesus Christ mean to me
The birth of Jesus Christ is a symbol of love and light for fallen humanity...
Ald. Gilbert Villegas: Chicago shouldn’t tax people who go online to bet on sports
City budgets need solutions that are predictable and dependable, and a new tax on sports...
Kumar Chandran: Grid underinvestment could hit home this holiday season
La Nina will make this winter season unpredictable, posing a risk to communities across the...
Anthony Pahnke: What Las Posadas has taught me about Christmas and community
The nine-day celebration of Las Posadas stands out, principally for how it brings people together.
Laura Washington: Chance the Rapper’s CTA campaign is fun but won’t soothe our fears
I am delighted that Chance the Rapper is assisting the CTA, but the transit system...
John Soares: The lawfare against New York Attorney General Letitia James isn’t new. Both parties have used it.
Since at least the presidency of Franklin Roosevelt, lawfare, like what has been used against...