Editorial: Lollapalooza pilgrims inject life into a city that needs them By The Editorial Board August 1, 2026 at 5:00 a.m. For a weekend, Chicago is the center of the music world.
Editorial: Reckless Chicago school board members are betting they can roll JB Pritzker By The Editorial Board July 31, 2026 at 4:21 p.m. Chicago School Board gambles recklessly with the future of Chicago Public Schools.
Editorial: How the abuse at Interlochen Arts Academy went far beyond Jeffrey Epstein By The Editorial Board July 31, 2026 at 5:00 a.m. A report commissioned by the prestigious Michigan arts camp makes for shocking reading.
Editorial: Public disservice announcement — beginning Saturday, Chicagoans will pay $10.50 on every $100 in retail purchases By The Editorial Board July 31, 2026 at 11:18 a.m. Beginning Saturday, Chicagoans will pay $1.05 in tax on every $10 in retail purchases. Whew.
Editorial: Chief financial officers are dropping like flies on Brandon Johnson’s fifth floor By The Editorial Board July 30, 2026 at 5:00 a.m. Acting Chicago CFO Steven Mahr's sudden departure comes at a particularly poor time.
Editorial: What do Democratic socialists want? We took a look at their platform. By The Editorial Board July 30, 2026 at 5:00 a.m. Chicagoans have already watched what happens when ideological ambitions collide with budget math, political compromise...
Editorial: Congress should pass the bipartisan Protect College Sports Act By The Editorial Board July 29, 2026 at 5:00 a.m. The cash in college football is killing student athletics as a whole.
Editorial: Relitigating Rahm Emanuel’s school closures does nothing to solve CPS’ current problems By The Editorial Board July 29, 2026 at 5:00 a.m. Harping on Rahm Emanuel's mayoral tenure won't stabilize Chicago Public Schools.
Editorial: Chicago shouldn’t give up on addressing food deserts even after seven Save A Lot stores close By The Editorial Board July 28, 2026 at 9:46 a.m. The weekend's Save A Lot closures shouldn't be the end of efforts to provide healthy...
Editorial: Illinois GOP’s anemic fundraising underscores its life in the political wilderness By The Editorial Board July 28, 2026 at 5:00 a.m. Weak political competition doesn't simply affect elections — it affects governing.