Letters: SNAP is crucial for so many families to avoid food insecurity. Congress needs to keep it strong.
Having access to food through SNAP changed the trajectory of my life.
Letters: Article about legal conflict over revetment along Lake Michigan doesn’t get it right
The article “Public interest vs. private homes” (July 30) presents the views of both sides but is misleading.
Letters: Why Trump should be considered disqualified for the 2024 presidential race
Donald Trump’s participation in the 2024 election should be barred.
David McGrath: A sports fan turns to technology to get his TV fix
I’ve been an avid football fan for a long time, and a new TV device promised to allow me to indulge my pigskin fix.
Michael Collins and David Shapiro: The Chicago police union’s unchecked power props up misconduct
The Chicago police union's concentration of power can hinder racial justice efforts and jeopardize lives, particularly those of Black people.
Heather Hampton-Knodle: With the Midwest mired in drought, here’s how Congress can help farmers cope
We need to make sure the U.S. doesn’t fall behind when it comes to investment in agricultural research and development.
Editorial: Israel has its own crisis of democracy, and it’s reaching a boiling point
Israel can save itself from its anti-democratic backslide provided that a majority of Israelis join forces with civil society and the nation’s Supreme Court.
The latest from editorial cartoonist Scott Stantis
Editorial cartoonist Scott Stantis offers his take on current events.
Michael Schill: I accept the criticism over Northwestern’s hazing scandal. We can and will do better.
One of the most important things we can do at Northwestern is to make sure that hazing never again occurs on this campus.
Law professors: Northwestern should hold its students accountable for hazing culture
How can Northwestern enforce hazing policies in good faith if it does not seriously investigate individual football players and students?
Terri Bryant: The SAFE-T Act leaves victim resources from bond revenue in limbo
Bail money provides financial resources directly to crime victims during their recovery to help them get back on their feet.
Letters: Government should give Trump ample time to defend himself
A speedy trial is for the benefit of the accused and not the government.
Steve Chapman: Who deserves the credit for our surprisingly strong economy?
Presidents often have less effect on the economy than voters assume. But in this case, credit is due to Joe Biden and Donald Trump.
Editorial: The latest indictment of Trump really is about a threat to democracy
The phrase “a threat to democracy” has been politicized and weaponized. But regarding Donald Trump's latest indictment, it applies.
Editorial: Chicago and the urban doom loop
Chicago must avoid the downtown doom loop that befell San Francisco. But there are worrying signs in the commercial real estate market.
Christine Ledbetter: The Midwestern flood of 1993 was devastating. Climate change has made conditions worse.
The 1993 Midwestern flood teaches us that an ad hoc approach to flood management is ineffective. We need government coordination.
Clarence Page: Don’t worry, Ken, there’s room in Barbie’s world
The rise of Barbie’s prominence might make anti-feminists nervous, but there’s still room for everyone in America, if we work on it.
Howard Learner: Let’s get serious about climate change solutions for Chicagoland
Midwestern scientists tell us that there will be more to extreme weather to come. Here are six things we can do to make a difference.
Letters: Despite Paul Vallas’ claims in his op-ed, Cook County courts are ready for the end to cash bail
Cook County’s criminal court system stands ready to successfully implement the end of money bond.
Editorial: Chicago needs an international tourism campaign that stresses safety
Even in the West Bank, people hear Chicago and say "dangerous." It's a perception we have to change.
Leelila Strogov: Because recruited college athletes enjoy an admissions advantage, they should have to play
If recruitment to a college sports team gives an advantage in admissions, then it should be a binding contract that comes with liability.
Sophia Van Pelt: Illinois juvenile detention centers can hide mistreatment behind FOIA exclusion
Under Illinois law, the public is unable to learn more about instances of misconduct in juvenile detention facilities.
Daniel DePetris: What should the US do to normalize ties between Israel and Saudi Arabia?
The most problematic aspect of a potential Israeli-Saudi deal, is what the U.S. would have to concede to make it happen.
Letters: Op-ed attacking Kim Foxx’s tenure as Cook County lacks logic and relies on lazy arguments
If we are going to get results we have never gotten, we have to try doing things differently than we always have.
Letters: Airline pilot misrepresents facts in op-ed criticizing plan to raise retirement age for pilots
The overwhelming causes of pilot incapacitation events are foodborne illnesses and laser strikes, none of which are age-related.
Nubia Willman: How we can ensure Chicago remains a welcoming city for displaced people
This is the moment to create a long-term resettlement infrastructure in Chicago that supports migrants regardless of their background.
Laura Washington: CTA leaders are far removed from the realities of mass transit in Chicago
Many CTA leaders earn six-figure salaries, while passengers are made up of essential workers who must rely on a broken system.
Editorial: O’Hare’s new global terminal can’t come fast enough. But will American Airlines hang in there?
O’Hare’s new global terminal can’t come fast enough. But will American Airlines retain enough international service in Chicago to make it work?
Michael J. Elliott: Property tax loophole should be closed so residents can benefit from Bears stadium project
Illinois should tighten the property tax loophole to allow taxpayers to experience property tax relief when new buildings are erected.
Letters: Members of one party are putting their heads in the sand as climate change effects get worse
There is one political party that promotes the increased use of fossil fuels and more gas and oil pipelines.