A year after Isaac Goodlow III was shot to death by a Carol Stream police officer called to a domestic dispute, his family and their lawyers continue to say an injustice has been done.
Day: February 14, 2025
Editorial: Brandon Johnson, brooking no diversity of opinion, summons his inner Donald Trump
Mayor Brandon Johnson, in highly revealing comments before a South Side church audience, said he wants only loyalists in his administration.
Letters: Illinois congressman is ignoring obstacles to a peaceful two-state solution
So long as “River to the Sea” is Hamas’ goal, how is a stable two-state neighborly existence possible?
Editorial: The US auto industry will fall behind if it retreats from electric vehicles
Here’s hoping the anti-EV rhetoric from the Oval Office is just talk, and that the influential Musk is right about “ridiculously good” times ahead.
Susan Whiting: Chicago activist Ida B. Wells changes the face of American currency
The images we choose to honor — those we carry in our wallets and exchange in transactions — speak volumes about who we value as a society.
Yinam Cohen: Northwestern’s approach to fighting antisemitism creates an artificial balance
Combating antisemitism should not come at the cost of distorting reality or creating false equivalences.
Heidi Stevens: ‘What a ride! I love you.’ They were married for 72 years and died a day apart, holding hands until the end
Marie and Kevin Mayer’s five children found a drawer full of love letters — mostly from their dad to their mom.
Couple who found love later in life had different journeys before their paths converged on the dance floor
Their mutual love for dance brought together Sanna Longden and Clint Seely. Now, their relationship is what keeps them both going strong.
Lobbyist sues environmental advocacy group alleging pregnancy discrimination
The lawsuit alleges the Illinois Environmental Council’s executive director told the former lobbyist not to have a baby during the legislative session and ultimately fired her when she was eight months pregnant.
David Greising: Michael Madigan and Rod Blagojevich were products of a culture that tolerates lawlessness
Yes, the corrupt Michael Madigans of the world must be punished. But better yet would be a reformed system that protects Illinoisans.