The $830 million bond issuance is a responsible and strategic investment for the working people of Chicago.
Ald. Pat Dowell: The capital bond issuance will strengthen Chicago’s infrastructure
Category: Opinion
Editorial: Peoples Gas gets the right marching orders at long last
It took too long, but the state finally put the clamps on Peoples Gas’ unaffordable, decades-long project to rebuild Chicago’s gas system.
John T. Shaw: Danielle Sassoon’s stirring act of statesmanship sends forth a ‘ripple of hope’
Danielle Sassoon had reasons to quietly go along with the Trump program. But she choose a different path.
Clarence Page: Voters’ remorse? Not much, but give it time
At this point, Elon Musk and Donald Trump are rolling out a fast and furious agenda, and most Americans can only look on in awe.
Letters: Bravo to Illinois’ federal lawmakers for finally speaking up about Donald Trump’s governing
Finally! Illinois’ Democratic senators and congressional representatives spoke out to condemn Donald Trump’s reckless and chaotic use of executive orders.
Editorial: Frigid temperatures highlight the harshness of Chicago homeless experience — and the need for new ideas
Chicago’s homelessness crisis reflects deeper inequities. The city needs a more strategic approach.
Editorial: A great rugby rivalry between Ireland and New Zealand with Soldier Field as the stage
A huge international rugby rivalry between Ireland and New Zealand will play out in Chicago. The world will watch.
Forrest Claypool: Chicago is holding itself back from a bright future
One Chicago boasts natural assets and the other has produced little but public insolvency.
Kam Buckner: A city charter is the reform Chicago actually needs, not recall powers
Instead of fighting over recall power in Chicago, we should be building a modern system of governance that prevents the need for recalls.
The Tribune’s Quotes of the Week quiz for Feb. 22
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