Editorial: On the birthright matter, the US Constitution is pretty clear June 30, 2026 at 1:55 p.m. There's little evidence that parents are using their American kids to help them jump the line themselves. The process is too complex for that.
Editorial: Chicago separated its mental health emergency response from public safety. Bad idea. June 30, 2026 at 5:00 a.m. Johnson’s redesign moved CARE toward a stand-alone public health response rather than an integrated public safety partnership.
Editorial: The Supreme Court protected states’ rights. But Illinois is out of whack on mail-in voting. June 30, 2026 at 5:00 a.m. Illinois should tighten its mail-in voting rules even after Supreme Court win.
Editorial: A tone-deaf move by CTA to monetize a venerable Wrigleyville perk June 29, 2026 at 5:00 a.m. Whether it's a tax, a permit, a meter or now a parking spot beneath the Red Line, Chicagoans increasingly feel as though every familiar corner of city life comes with...
Editorial: Illinois and Chicago should move fast on Waymo approval June 28, 2026 at 5:00 a.m. Waymo has a safety record that would save lives in Chicago.
Editorial: Mayor Brandon Johnson almost threw away $800 million of Chicago’s money in massive parking meter blunder June 26, 2026 at 2:37 p.m. Incredibly, the terrible parking deal almost got $800 million worse.
Editorial: Sticker shock comes suddenly to the Apple store June 26, 2026 at 5:00 a.m. Apple is passing soaring parts costs onto Mac and iPad buyers.
Editorial: President Trump is a troll. But he’s correct that lots of killing is going on in Chicago. June 26, 2026 at 11:58 a.m. Public safety is too important to become another partisan proxy battle.
Editorial: All Chicagoans are frustrated with agonizing and persistent gun violence. More bureaucracy is no answer. June 25, 2026 at 5:00 a.m. The call for a new Chicago department on gun violence prevention is counterproductive. And, worse, lets mayors off the hook.
Editorial: Chicago made a deal with Bally’s casino. It did not include video gaming terminals in bars. June 24, 2026 at 8:44 a.m. Chicago shouldn't look like Pottersville. And the city made a deal with Bally's.