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Editorial: How property tax increases became a new third rail in US politics

Governments now raise property taxes at their peril. People have had enough and are voting big spenders out.

There’s talk in the nation’s capital of blowing up the Senate filibuster to pass GOP immigration policies. Don’t do it, Republicans.

Chicago and Illinois are not in a good place right now. We have some suggested New Year’s resolutions for those in positions to change that.

From a major health insurance overhaul to $100 tickets for parking on the shoulder near O’Hare, here are a few of the new state laws taking effect.

Here’s a look back at the year in Tribune editorials focused on the world beyond Chicago.

Jimmy Carter’s long life enabled him to build what looks like the best post-presidency.

2024 was a highly consequential election year, and the Tribune Editorial Board turned many times to the presidential campaign.

The message of Christmas is of reconciliation. This should not be lost on Mayor Brandon Johnson.

Gov. JB Pritzker must get more involved after Mayor Brandon Johnson has put Chicago’s public schools at tremendous risk.

Jamming through CTU’s financially ruinous contract before Chicago’s partially elected school board is seated is an affront to democracy.