How committed is President Donald Trump to deterring conflict in Asia? The White House’s actions haven’t synced with its words.
Daniel DePetris: Asia is getting shortchanged as the US keeps its focus elsewhere
Day: May 27, 2025
Editorial: Americans should be able to easily e-file their taxes with the IRS for free
For millions of Americans, filing taxes is already a frustrating, time-consuming ordeal. Now, a free online tool that promised to make the process easier is under political threat. Last month, The Associated Press reported the Internal Revenue Service is planning to eliminate its free Direct File tax-filing program, which debuted to positive reviews in 12 […]
Robert Tyson: Sequel to 1994 McDonald’s hot coffee case is now $47 million more expensive
Why are American jurors more willing than ever to award astronomical verdicts? These nuclear verdicts end up costing all of us.
Frankfort 4-bedroom house with 10 heated garage spaces: $4M
Address: 320 N. 95th Ave., Frankfort Listed: April 23, 2025 Price: $3,995,000 Listing agent: Jessica Jakubowski, @properties Christie’s International Real Estate, 708-971-0060 This four-bedroom home with five bathrooms and two half-baths comes with 10 heated garage spaces: a four-car attached garage with 13-foot ceilings and a six-car detached garage with a bathroom. Outdoors, the house […]
Review: In ‘Endgame’ at Facility Theatre, reality and dystopia wash together
Don’t miss a rare chance to see Samuel Beckett’s 1957 play, directed here by Yasen Peyankov.
New Homer Township leadership pledges to reduce highway commissioner salary, review civic center costs
Homer Township Supervisor Susanna Steilen said her ReSet slate will fulfill campaign promises, change Steve Balich leadership style.
Letters: Republicans’ budget bill would harm rural America and millions of Americans
If this Republican budget bill becomes law, many rural hospitals would close.
Johnson-backed proposal would put additional requirements on new industrial developments. Industry is pushing back.
Advocates for heavy industry say if the proposal puts more obstacles in the way of new industrial businesses getting started, it could squelch much-needed job creation.
After years on the front lines of violence prevention, Englewood group faces layoffs as DOJ shifts priorities
The end of a U.S. Department of Justice federal grant yields layoffs at a local anti-violence program.
Civic leaders: State lawmakers still have time to adopt a measured fix for Tier 2 pension problem
Meaningful pension reform isn’t just desirable; It’s essential for Illinois’ future solvency and prosperity.