Editorial: Upper Midwest returns to being a hotbed of moderation in Wisconsin, Minnesota primaries By The Editorial Board August 12, 2026 at 4:15 p.m. Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers took the fight to democratic socialism. And won.
Editorial: If you’re not wealthy, you’re making concessions on big-ticket purchases By The Editorial Board August 12, 2026 at 5:01 a.m. Americans who aren't wealthy aren't able to buy as much as before when it comes...
Editorial: Brandon Johnson turns to an analyst who downgraded Chicago’s credit as his new CFO By The Editorial Board August 12, 2026 at 8:16 a.m. An analyst who's been critical of Chicago's finances will be the city's chief financial officer.
Editorial: Where do Democratic House candidates stand on Illinois House Speaker Emanuel ‘Chris’ Welch? By The Editorial Board August 11, 2026 at 5:00 a.m. Every Democratic candidate for the Illinois House should be prepared to answer: Should Chris Welch...
Editorial: Applause for Gen Z and their love of the moviegoing experience By The Editorial Board August 11, 2026 at 5:00 a.m. A night (or day) out at the movies isn't disappearing anytime soon.
Editorial: Data centers occupying Loop landmark buildings is a bad idea By The Editorial Board August 10, 2026 at 5:00 a.m. Data centers in downtown Chicago landmarks are a bad idea.
Editorial: Climate migration could be a big boost for Chicago By The Editorial Board August 10, 2026 at 5:00 a.m. Cincinnati is already banging this drum. Are we?
Editorial: Brandon Johnson’s City Hall can’t find anyone willing to collect debt on the city’s behalf By The Editorial Board August 9, 2026 at 5:00 a.m. City Council's debt-collection plan never had a chance of success under Brandon Johnson's administration.
Editorial: What happened to our collective reverence for death? By The Editorial Board August 7, 2026 at 5:30 p.m. The horror at the South Chicago Chapel funeral home must never happen again.
Editorial: Pritzker and Trump go after Big Oil. For their own political purposes. By The Editorial Board August 7, 2026 at 5:00 a.m. Trump and Pritzker both agree that oil companies are a problem. But is that fair?