Editorial: Illinois spent big during COVID and the migrant crisis. Who was watching the bills? By The Editorial Board August 17, 2026 at 5:00 a.m. A report from Illinois Auditor General Christopher Meister released Tuesday revealed that the state paid...
Editorial: As Trump rose, Harley-Davidson fell. Now this Midwest icon needs to get back in gear. By The Editorial Board August 17, 2026 at 7:59 a.m. Harley Davidson's core customers are aging, and its premium-priced machines aren’t attracting enough younger customers.
Editorial: Illinois has rules against harassment. The Harry Benton scandal shows the system still isn’t working. By The Editorial Board August 16, 2026 at 5:00 a.m. Analyzing what happened with Benton and where the system fell short is the right first...
The Tribune’s Quotes of the Week for Aug. 15 By Hilary Gowins August 15, 2026 at 5:00 a.m. Here are some of the most notable quotes of the week.
Editorial: A no good, very bad summer for salad By The Editorial Board August 14, 2026 at 5:00 a.m. How odd to find yourself afraid of your salad; frightened of guacamole; nervous around salsa.
Editorial: Discover’s South Side call center has survived Capital One’s cuts so far. What about after a head tax? By The Editorial Board August 14, 2026 at 5:00 a.m. Oh, the irony of a possible head tax on the 1,000 Discover Financial call-center jobs...
Editorial: Illinois Realtors offer locals smart ideas to boost housing By The Editorial Board August 13, 2026 at 5:00 a.m. Under BUILD, Springfield made the rules. Here, municipal leaders voluntarily adopt changes.
Editorial: Upper Midwest returns to being a hotbed of moderation in Wisconsin, Minnesota primaries By The Editorial Board August 12, 2026 at 4:15 p.m. Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers took the fight to democratic socialism. And won.
Editorial: If you’re not wealthy, you’re making concessions on big-ticket purchases By The Editorial Board August 12, 2026 at 5:01 a.m. Americans who aren't wealthy aren't able to buy as much as before when it comes...
Editorial: Brandon Johnson turns to an analyst who downgraded Chicago’s credit as his new CFO By The Editorial Board August 12, 2026 at 8:16 a.m. An analyst who's been critical of Chicago's finances will be the city's chief financial officer.