Some people think puns are cringey, but to me, this form of wordplay is masterful. Puns are clever uses of language.
Elana Rabinowitz: The family that puns together stays together
Category: Opinion
Letters: Gov. JB Pritzker is wrong to steer favor toward his lieutenant governor as Dick Durbin’s replacement
As with most lieutenant governors, Juliana Stratton might as well be in the federal witness protection program.
Editorial: Welcome, Pope Leo XIV, Chicago’s Holy Father
We are incredibly proud to see one of our own take the reins in Vatican City. Welcome and God bless you, Pope Leo XIV. Come home soon.
John Cullerton and Jason Barickman: Illinois higher education is poised to win big
It is time to bring to our public universities the same transformational effort that evidence-based funding brought to K-12 education.
Letters: Show Congress and President Trump the voting power of Christians
Letters and calls to our politicians stating our disgust at Donald Trump’s mockery might remind them of the voting power of Christians.
Willie Wilson: President Donald Trump’s tariffs decimate small businesses
The Trump administration’s argument that we must suffer short-term pain for long-term gain rings hollow to small businesses.
Editorial: An ode to the joy of Jo-Ann Fabrics, or is that just Joann making its exit?
Joann, the longtime crafts and fabric retailer formerly known as Joann Fabrics, is closing all 800 of its U.S. stores by the end of May.
Timothy Shriver: Gov. JB Pritzker, if you want to solve problems, lose the contempt
Rather than make our arguments with contempt for the other side, make the arguments with dignity. Treat the other side like they matter.
Editorial: Brandon Johnson strong-arms Board of Ed to install his ill-qualified chief of staff
Mayor Brandon Johnson wants school board members to overturn a vote they took less than two months ago to install a favorite as Chicago Public Schools CEO.
Paul Vallas: Department of Education should stop CPS probe and reform education in ways that matter
Rather than picking on a fledgling program that is likely doomed, the Trump administration should implement policies that expand school choice.