Editorial: Dems are doubling down on vulgar language. To what end?
If Democrats think the path back to voters' hearts runs through a minefield of f-bombs,...
Editorials
Editorial: Trump has done plenty for Illinois farm country. But are there storms ahead?
Illinois farmers are busy these days planting corn and soybeans and keeping a watchful eye...
Editorial: Political uniformity is bad for democracy — and for Illinois
If the goal of American politics is merely to erase the other side’s advantage, we’ve...
Editorial: Chicago’s transit agencies want you to panic. They don’t explain the whole truth.
Chicago transit agencies are begging riders to lobby Springfield. That's not a customer's job.
Editorial: May we hear no more from Highland Park gunman Robert Crimo III
May Highland Park never have to hear the name of gunman Robert Crimo III again.
Editorial: What Pedro Martinez’s new job tells us about how outsiders view Chicago’s education politics
Outgoing Chicago Public Schools CEO Pedro Martinez has landed a top education post despite Mayor...
Editorial: Cutting candy from SNAP won’t fix the bigger problem of growing dependency
We’ll never solve the health crisis – or the poverty crisis – by simply policing...
Editorial: US Sen. Dick Durbin left stage with no huffing or puffing
Dick Durbin, who announced his retirement from the U.S. Senate Wednesday, served Illinoisans with distinction.
Editorial: Illinois GOP has to do better than the likes of Thomas DeVore, lockdown critic
Thomas DeVore’s ascent and subsequent fall underscore that the Illinois GOP can’t win with grievance-driven...
Editorial: How Mayor Johnson’s budget working group could succeed
We're not holding our breath that a new mayoral working group will solve Chicago's budget...