Cully Stimson and Zack Smith: Kim Foxx’s pro-criminal policies are to blame for Chicago’s rising violenceThe sad irony of Kim Foxx's policies is that they hurt the minority members of the community they are supposedly designed to help. July 20, 2023
Village president: Oak Brook’s strong stance against crime is the answer to creating a thriving communityOver the last year, many retailers are reporting that their “shrinkage,” or shoplifting, rates have dropped in their Oak Brook stores. July 20, 2023
Rev. Otis Moss III: The Pretrial Fairness Act is constitutional. It’s time for justice to prevail.Continuing to sabotage the Pretrial Fairness Act's implementation ignores the will of Illinoisans, and puts public safety at risk. July 20, 2023
Editorial: Trump’s shenanigans are ruining still more Midwestern livesThis week, 16 people from Michigan were charged with election fraud. They believed Trump's lies, and there are consequences. July 19, 2023
Letters: The IRS’ Direct File tax return program is good news for taxpayersThe concern that Direct File may result in taxpayers overpaying and missing out on valuable tax credits is unfounded. July 19, 2023
Paul Vallas: Our next police superintendent must prioritize dealing with the violent crime that’s happening nowThe City Council’s scrutiny of the mayor's superintendent nominee is going to be critical given the mayor's indifference toward crime. July 19, 2023
Mark Weisbrot: If Donald Trump loses the GOP primary, will his supporters shun the nominee?Given the size of Donald Trump’s loyal base and his inflammatory style, a primary won by another person is likely to be an unpleasant race. July 19, 2023
Clarence Page: The Rev. Jesse Jackson is not retiring, only ‘pivoting,’ and still keeping hope aliveThe Rev. Jesse Jackson is only “pivoting,” not retiring, he says. But still, it sounds like the end of an era. July 18, 2023
Editorial: Housing migrants in Chicago police stations was a disaster waiting to happenWhose idea was it to house migrants in Chicago police stations? It was unfair to migrants and public safety employees alike. July 18, 2023
Commuter advocates: Chicago needs a CTA board that cares about holding agency leadership accountableThe CTA board should be filled by people who use the system and who are willing to challenge agency leadership. July 18, 2023
Editorial: Chicago’s IG says Ald. Jim Gardiner hit a constituent with a phony fine. The Board of Ethics should whack him back in the wallet. For far too long Chicago has become synonymous with corruption and unethical behavior. The city’s Ethics Board can begin to chip away at that image by coming down hard on violators of Chicago’s ethics ordinance. July 18, 2023
Letters: US needs to extend visa program and offer a path of citizenship to Ukrainian refugeesMany of the original refugees are in the last year of their visas. July 18, 2023
Sheldon H. Jacobson: An AI Bill of Rights would be unenforceable and may do more harm than goodThere is far too much intellectual energy being expended, money at stake and global competition to stop the growth of AI systems. July 18, 2023
Daniel DePetris: Can the US and United Nations do anything about Haiti?While most recognize some form of outside involvement in Haiti is necessary to restore stability, no country wants to lead the effort. July 18, 2023
Editorial: Electric vehicles are coming. The UAW must adapt.The United Auto Workers union must face facts. Electric vehicles are the future whether the UAW like it or not. July 17, 2023
Letters: What I experienced after moving to a state in the SouthI can’t understand why anyone would want to live where a state attorney general threatens Target for displaying gay-themed merchandise. July 17, 2023
Clarence Page: The defense bill is no longer a no-brainer as Speaker McCarthy gives in to far-right factionCongress used to pass defense bills with an easy bipartisan coalition. In the age of culture wars, that's over. July 17, 2023
Laura Washington: As Brandon Johnson mulls choices for Chicago’s top cop, we need far more transparency As Chicago police await new leadership, there is still too much of the same old, same old. July 17, 2023
Andrew Papachristos: Targeted violence prevention is working in Chicago. Workers need to reach more people.One of the most innovative ways to prevent violence is underway right here in Chicago. Research suggests that it is working. July 16, 2023
Vaughn Bryant: What is community violence intervention?While police are responsible for crime suppression, community violence intervention networks earn the trust of residents through empowerment. July 16, 2023