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Daniel DePetris: Donald Trump tendrá altas exigencias para quien gane las elecciones presidenciales de Colombia
06/05/2026

Daniel DePetris: Donald Trump tendrá altas exigencias para quien gane las elecciones presidenciales de Colombia

Normalmente, unas elecciones presidenciales en Sudamérica no llamarían la atención en los círculos de poder de Washington. Sin embargo, las elecciones celebradas el pasado fin de semana en Colombia no fueron unas elecciones cualquiera. Aun…

Editorial: Get used to ‘Bear Down, Hammond Bears’ as Illinois’ reputation gets tackled for a loss
06/05/2026

Editorial: Get used to ‘Bear Down, Hammond Bears’ as Illinois’ reputation gets tackled for a loss

No matter what happens from here on the Bears’ stadium, Illinois has suffered a black eye.

Editorial: The Iranian team earned its place. Let it compete in the World Cup.
06/05/2026

Editorial: The Iranian team earned its place. Let it compete in the World Cup.

Leaders wage war, not athletes.

Ryan Chao: The future of Illinois’ trails faces headwinds in Washington
06/05/2026

Ryan Chao: The future of Illinois’ trails faces headwinds in Washington

With the right mix of public and private investment, we can bridge gaps in trails, creating the connections that are indispensable to the country’s well-being.

Heidi Stevens: A Chicago-based author found herself on a banned books list. What it tells us about this moment.
06/05/2026

Heidi Stevens: A Chicago-based author found herself on a banned books list. What it tells us about this moment.

“J is for Justice!” was sold out when Heidi Stevens clicked a link to buy, but she found a copy elsewhere, and it’s a delight.

Letters: International affairs has played an important role in American history and democracy
06/05/2026

Letters: International affairs has played an important role in American history and democracy

The predominant misconception remains in place that aid and support of other nations burns a hole in taxpayer pockets.

Joe Holberg: Chicago must buy back its parking meters
06/05/2026

Joe Holberg: Chicago must buy back its parking meters

Parking has potential massive opportunities that flip the purchase from a debt-ridden cost to an investment.

Editorial: Johnson administration floats an unfair and ill-conceived crackdown on Chicago landlords
06/05/2026

Editorial: Johnson administration floats an unfair and ill-conceived crackdown on Chicago landlords

A proposed crackdown on landlords would make Chicago’s housing problems worse.

David Greising: What’s wrong with using the old Illinois Sports Facilities Authority to help keep the Bears?
06/05/2026

David Greising: What’s wrong with using the old Illinois Sports Facilities Authority to help keep the Bears?

If new and improved financing authority is the answer, perhaps it would be best to start with the ISFA, rather than creating two new agencies.

Mohammad Hosseini: Does science need autonomous AI?
06/04/2026

Mohammad Hosseini: Does science need autonomous AI?

Using autonomous AI could increase the distance between knowledge production and human understanding.

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