The Tribune Editorial Board begins a series of mayoral endorsements in a selection of suburban contests in advance of the April 1 election.
Tribune Editorial Board endorsements for 2025 suburban elections
Category: Opinion
Editorial: For mayor of Evanston, the Tribune Editorial Board endorses Daniel Biss
Tribune gives endorsement to Daniel Biss for another term as Evanston mayor.
Clarence Page: Donald Trump’s labeling dilemma
Amid the blizzard of breaking news, a familiar irritation poked through: ethnic labeling. The issue unexpectedly emerged this week while the U.S. Senate considered a stopgap federal funding bill to keep the federal government running and avoid a possible shutdown. After President Donald Trump said Democrats would be blamed and taxes would surge if Democrats […]
Letters: Editorial gets it wrong in its assessment of the US attorney’s office in Chicago
Let’s have another outstanding U.S. attorney, not a politician, who wrestles with the real issues.
The Tribune’s Quotes of the Week quiz for March 15
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.
Letters: Chicago woman’s group was ahead of its time in focusing on outcomes for the most vulnerable
Hopefully, Chicago and Illinois will remain at the forefront of creative efforts to improve outcomes for the most vulnerable.
Michael Peregrine: The legacy of Lyndon Johnson’s ‘We Shall Overcome’ speech persists
On the 60th anniversary of Lyndon Johnson’s voting rights speech, we are reminded how government can address concerns with social justice.
Sheldon H. Jacobson: With sports gambling in play, March Madness has never been madder
The end result of sports gambling addiction will be no different than the opioid addiction crisis.
Willie Wilson: To prevent tragedies, Illinois should require AEDs in assisted living facilities
Senior buildings in Illinois are not required to have defibrillators, which improve the odds of survival during cardiac arrest.
Letters: ‘Risking hospitality’ is essential to dealing with the messiness of our democracy
We need to embrace and leverage the incredible strength within the vast diversity of our country and risk hospitality in our daily lives.