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Editorial: Chicago, girded for masked invasion by its own government
09/06/2025

Editorial: Chicago, girded for masked invasion by its own government

Federal immigration officers should have the courage to look Chicago in the eye.

John Vukmirovich: With the arrival of autumn, I celebrate the pawpaw
09/05/2025

John Vukmirovich: With the arrival of autumn, I celebrate the pawpaw

Pawpaw trees are pure Americana.

Lahari Vuppaladhadiam: What wildfires do to our bodies when the smoke settles
09/05/2025

Lahari Vuppaladhadiam: What wildfires do to our bodies when the smoke settles

Beyond worsening asthma, the short-term effects of wildfire smoke include bronchitis, reduced lung function and increased heart attacks.

Heidi Stevens: Forgetting — or erasing — our past is a sure path to repeating it. Now more than ever
09/05/2025

Heidi Stevens: Forgetting — or erasing — our past is a sure path to repeating it. Now more than ever

The Smithsonian museums are in the crosshairs of President Donald Trump, who believes they’re too “woke.”

Lou Sandoval: Illinois’ economy relies on safe, reliable transit. But we need to get it right.
09/05/2025

Lou Sandoval: Illinois’ economy relies on safe, reliable transit. But we need to get it right.

Springfield’s transit proposal was a step in the right direction, but we urge the legislature to keep pushing for additional reforms.

Letters: How do we restore our nation?
09/05/2025

Letters: How do we restore our nation?

More pragmatism means not widening class divisions.

Elizabeth Shackelford: China is making autocracy great again
09/05/2025

Elizabeth Shackelford: China is making autocracy great again

With most U.S. adversaries present at China’s military parade, this was a show of unity in opposition to America’s global leadership.

Editorial: Wait. Those McDonald’s combo meals weren’t extra value after all?
09/05/2025

Editorial: Wait. Those McDonald’s combo meals weren’t extra value after all?

We thought we were getting a deal on fries, soda and a drink at McDonald’s.

Tio Hardiman: The president, mayor and governor need to unite to save lives in Chicago
09/05/2025

Tio Hardiman: The president, mayor and governor need to unite to save lives in Chicago

President Donald Trump, I invite you to come to Chicago and see the challenges we face firsthand. Meet with the residents.

Tomas J. Philipson: How Donald Trump can safeguard our drug supply
09/04/2025

Tomas J. Philipson: How Donald Trump can safeguard our drug supply

In the event of a conflict, or even just trade tensions, China could restrict drug exports and threaten hundreds of thousands of American patients.

Editorial: The ‘L’ is no place for gunpacking riders
09/04/2025

Editorial: The ‘L’ is no place for gunpacking riders

Thankfully, federal appellate court judges upheld Illinois’ law against concealed carrying of guns on trains and buses.

Editorial: Why are so many Illinois kids missing class?
09/04/2025

Editorial: Why are so many Illinois kids missing class?

Yet another task force is being formed to address chronic student absences in schools. Let’s see action.

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