A new transit reform bill in Illinois addresses critical funding issues and safety for passengers and workers.
Transit union leaders: A new bill offers a path forward for Illinois transit funding
Category: Opinion
Letters: Instead of asking city contractors to cut prices, Mayor Brandon Johnson needs to lead
Have you ever competed for a government contract? These processes are already geared to be competitive.
Editorial: In Oak Park village president race, Tribune Editorial Board endorses Vicki Scaman
Oak Park is proudly progressive, embracing what incumbent village President Vicki Scaman touts as a community that’s not only diverse but also integrated.
Editorial: Chicago school board should reject Mayor Brandon Johnson’s fiscally irresponsible pension-payment demand
The Chicago Board of Education is under no obligation to cover a $175 million pension payment that by law is the city of Chicago’s responsibility.
Editorial: In Aurora mayoral race, Tribune Editorial Board endorses Richard Irvin
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.
Letters: Elon Musk prioritizes his own interests over those of American families
Elon Musk prioritizes his own interests over social issues. Can he empathize with everyday families, given his wealthy background?
Laura Washington: New LGBTQ-themed hotel will level up Northalsted
The six-story, 51-room hotel will replace Yoshi’s Café, a neighborhood treasure that closed in 2021.
Micky Horstman: How to solve the University of Illinois’ housing crisis
The best solution for the University of Illinois is to build more without compromising the identity of the elite public university.
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.
Daniel DePetris: President Donald Trump goes to war in Yemen
The Trump administration hasn’t taken the right lesson from past interventions in Yemen.