There is a renewed effort to restore Rainbow Beach in Chicago’s South Shore neighborhood to its former glory.
Category: Commentary
Ald. Bill Conway: Mayor Brandon Johnson’s plan to borrow $830M is reckless
The size and the schedule for an additional $830 million in debt are reckless and could be more responsibly structured by Mayor Brandon Johnson.
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.
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.
Jonathan Zimmerman: The problems with DEI don’t justify President Donald Trump’s bigoted actions
There’s a huge difference between a university official restricting speech and Donald Trump prohibiting it.
Paul Vallas: What would it mean if the US Department of Education is abolished?
Federal oversight by the U.S. Department of Education has often created bureaucratic obstacles rather than actually improving student outcomes.
Former ICE official: Sanctuary cities pose an unacceptable risk to public safety
Sanctuary policies allow dangerous individuals in the U.S. illegally to continue committing crimes.
Willie Wilson: Democrats and Republicans fight over immigrants while children fall further behind
Illinois leaders fighting against President Donald Trump could jeopardize federal resources that are needed for our citizens.
Christine Ledbetter: With the fabric of our democracy unraveling, here’s what we can do
What can an individual do when there’s so little hope while facing a chaotic four years ahead? Stand up and be heard.