Laura Washington – Page 2

May 20, 2026 at 5:00 a.m.

If the GOP is desperate to please Donald Trump, I am happy to offer alternatives to the White House ballroom project.

May 6, 2026 at 5:00 a.m.

I lost my irreplaceable mom in 2023. I don’t plan for Mother's Day any longer, but the last thing I need is a reminder.

April 22, 2026 at 5:00 a.m.

Kamala Harris was imperfect, as all presidential contenders are, but she was also set up for failure.

April 8, 2026 at 5:00 a.m.

Chicago's delivery robots join services like Uber and Lyft in helping us through mundane tasks and burdens to an easier life.

March 29, 2026 at 5:00 a.m.

The lions of the Art Institute of Chicago would love to extend their kingdom, to cavort in an iconic Chicago neighborhood.

March 25, 2026 at 5:00 a.m.

If Willie Wilson gets in the mayoral race, Black votes will come out of Mayor Brandon Johnson’s hide and leave a hole in his chances.

March 11, 2026 at 5:00 a.m.

James Talarico plodded down the middle to appeal to centrist Democrats and independents. That positioning makes him more electable for the fall.

February 25, 2026 at 5:00 a.m.

Pro-Israeli interests have jumped into heated contests in historically Black districts, sparking controversy and blowback.

February 11, 2026 at 5:00 a.m.

America is drowning in fat, but new laws banning SNAP recipients from buying soda and candy are insulting and demeaning.

February 4, 2026 at 4:52 p.m.

With redistricting shifts, Illinois' 7th Congressional district has evolved from a predominantly Black domain to a sprawling territory.

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