Editorial: Make no mistake, Chicago should be filled with World Cup fans right now June 18, 2026 at 5:00 a.m. This summer's soccerpalooza belonged at Soldier Field in Chicago.
Editorial: The challenge to Byron Sigcho-Lopez’s petitions shows what’s wrong with Illinois ballot access June 17, 2026 at 5:00 a.m. Illinois puts too many burdens in the way of independent candidates.
Editorial: Has Chicago learned nothing from Jussie Smollett and his fake hate crime? June 16, 2026 at 5:05 p.m. Politicians should take a breath before they make inflammatory statements.
Editorial: Adolescents stop reading as America’s education crisis moves to middle school June 16, 2026 at 5:00 a.m. Scrolling teens are forgetting how to read.
Editorial: The Group of 7 now consists of Donald Trump’s America and six frenemies June 16, 2026 at 5:00 a.m. President Donald Trump travels to France for a fraught Group of 7 summit.
Editorial: About Toni Preckwinkle’s primary election promises on timely property tax bills June 15, 2026 at 5:00 a.m. Once again, Cook County property tax bills will be mailed late. Cue the buck-passing.
Editorial: All rise! ChatGPT stands accused of practicing law without a license in Chicago June 15, 2026 at 5:00 a.m. No case will ever be closed if machines are permitted to do our thinking for us.
Editorial: Why Chicagoans should welcome, and care for, the Obama Presidential Center June 14, 2026 at 5:00 a.m. Even a digital presidency should remain tactile and defined by place.
Editorial: So is Illinois’ social media tax going to take on Tinder? Nextdoor? Yelp? Yahoo? June 12, 2026 at 5:00 a.m. A tax expected to generate $200 million annually should come with clear definitions and clear rules. This one doesn't.
Editorial: Data centers are a lightning rod. Some state regulation is reasonable. June 12, 2026 at 5:00 a.m. Even solidly Republican areas are rebelling against power-sucking data centers.