While students of color make up 54% of Illinois’ K-12 student population, teachers of color make up only 18% of the workforce in the state.
State Rep. Barbara Hernandez: Improving teacher diversity is crucial to the success of all students
Category: Opinion
Bob Kustra: Slain Ukrainian novelist provides a stark contrast to Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin
If ever there were a contrast between sycophantic President Donald Trump and courageous Ukrainian writer Victoria Amelina, it centers on empathy.
Editorial: A sad day dawns for Chicago’s own Walgreens
All signs point to a deal soon to take Walgreens private, which has big ramifications for Chicago on multiple fronts.
Letters: Talk of federal job losses overlooks the serious fiscal cliff America is facing
It’s easy to complain about the pain without dealing with the underlying painful, tough choices that need to be made on the fiscal issues America is facing.
Eboo Patel: University of Chicago religious scholar believed pluralism brings out our best
University of Chicago professor Martin Marty was convinced that totalitarianism could be avoided if we worked to build pluralism.
Editorial: Latest worry for Chicagoans is electrocuted dogs
A dog should be able to walk the streets of Chicago without fear of electrocution.
Shadi Bartsch: The age-old debate behind the war in Ukraine
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s tense conversation with Donald Trump was anticipated by the ancient Greek historian Thucydides.
Editorial: Brandon Johnson delivers a solid performance under a harsh Washington glare
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson’s first task in the high-risk sanctuary cities hearing congressional Republicans held was to keep his cool. He did.
Government officials: Criminalizing homelessness is not a solution
“Camping bans” don’t reduce homelessness. They push people deeper into crisis.
Letters: Does the treatment of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy prove our strength?
Did the American people really need to see our top two elected leaders bully a respected world leader in public to prove our strength?