It’s infuriating to think that those with the power to enact meaningful change aren’t subject to the indignities of the system they oversee.
Letters: CTA leaders should experience the transit system like riders do every day
Category: Opinion
Letters: The Bears are the monstrosity of the Midway
The last 10 years, the Bears have steadily regressed. Why? The ownership.
The Tribune’s Quotes of the Week quiz for Jan. 11
Think you know what went on in the world of Chicago politics, sports and pop culture this week? Take our quiz and test your knowledge.
Editorial: Speaker Welch’s recent behavior in Springfield raises questions around his Illinois House leadership
Illinois House Speaker Chris Welch’s informal rule requiring support from 75% of his Democratic members before allowing floor votes needs to go.
Paul Vallas: What Illinois’ population exodus tells us about the state and Chicago
Outmigration is one of the best ways to measure the effectiveness of government. By that measure, Illinois deserves a failing grade.
David McGrath: My clutter is no match for my wife’s superpower
What better time than the start of the new year for all of us to move forward in our lives by decluttering?
Editorial: It’s the kids who can’t read, not the teachers
The U.S. faces a nationwide early childhood literacy crisis, but some on the right are focusing instead on a New Jersey law that eliminates standardized testing for teachers. That’s a distraction.
Elizabeth Shackelford: Plight of South Korea’s democracy has lessons for us
Polarization in South Korea, has helped a political leader rally enough support to potentially thwart accountability.
Letters: Fund trades education, yes, but also invest in public schools and local economies
By underfunding public education in low-income areas, we have made the decision for many Black and brown students.
Editorial: Nicor Gas’ delivery rates have doubled in six years, and now it wants another $309 million. Enough.
State regulators need to tell the Atlanta-based executives running Nicor that their rate hikes in suburban Chicago are wildly exorbitant.