Illinois’ second-largest city has seen its mayoral race heat up, as a challenger to incumbent Mayor Richard Irvin is racking up high-profile endorsements and significant campaign cash.
Category: Editorials
Editorial: Welcome home from far above the world, astronauts. We’re glad SpaceX gave you a ride.
Astronauts return via SpaceX from far above the world. After a delay of nine months.
Editorial: In bitter Orland Park mayoral race, Tribune Editorial Board endorses a return to civility
Local politics are supposed to breed a healthy dose of decorum and respect. Not so in Orland Park, where the mayoral race has been anything but civil.
Editorial: Mayor Brandon Johnson’s sneak attack on city contractors for budget savings
Mayor Brandon Johnson’s administration has “asked” city vendors to reduce their contracted prices by at least 3% to save money.
Editorial: Big Tech’s AI pitch seeks a license to steal
Gutting copyright protections for the benefit of AI bots would have a chilling effect on news organizations and all creative content creators.
Editorial: For mayor of Arlington Heights, Tribune Editorial Board endorses Jim Tinaglia
The next mayor will need to work well with others, represent the best interests of village residents and prepare for the possibility of the Bears coming to town.
Editorial: Crypto has a friend — or is it a frenemy? — in Donald Trump
President Donald Trump has opened the door far wider to future legitimacy for the crypto business. But that alone won’t achieve that status.
Tribune Editorial Board endorsements for 2025 suburban elections
The Tribune Editorial Board begins a series of mayoral endorsements in a selection of suburban contests in advance of the April 1 election.
Editorial: For mayor of Evanston, the Tribune Editorial Board endorses Daniel Biss
Tribune gives endorsement to Daniel Biss for another term as Evanston mayor.
Editorial: Why there’s no need for procrastinators to rush for a Real ID
A Real ID can be had at the Illinois Secretary of State’s new downtown supercenter. But there’s no need to panic.