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Clarence Page: Why are young couples delaying having a family? Dread, for one.

When asked about a delay in having kids, many young couples cite economic and job...

18.05.2026 6

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Clarence Page

Daniel DePetris: Vladimir Putin’s costly warmongering is stirring up resentment at home

The discontent in Russian society over the costly war in Ukraine is beginning to bubble...

18.05.2026 5

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Daniel Depetris

Heidi Stevens: A glimpse at Warsaw history reinforces why books and literacy are vital for democracy

When we ban books, we take away the stories and witnesses who can help us...

18.05.2026 8

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Heidi Stevens

Elizabeth Shackelford: An indefensible defense budget proposal and what it portends for our nation

Giving the Trump administration a massive increase in funding only dials up the risk of...

18.05.2026 7

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Elizabeth Shackelford

Edward Keegan: Frank Lloyd Wright’s buildings are always worth revisiting

Two new books on Frank Lloyd Wright's Robie and Bogk houses build upon the remarkable...

18.05.2026 7

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Edward Keegan

Clarence Page: Feeling ‘under-babied’? More like underpaid and overburdened

Dr. Mehmet Oz sounded the alarm on a fertility crisis, but what about those who...

18.05.2026 7

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Clarence Page

Heidi Stevens: Women ‘will not be shamed into silent suffering’ in this menopause moment. Hallelujah

Women are clearly done being sidelined, shushed, gaslit and otherwise disregarded the moment their bodies...

09.05.2026 10

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Heidi Stevens

Elizabeth Shackelford: Ungovernable billionaires may be our biggest global threat

The biggest threat of AI is that the bulk of this powerful technology is within...

09.05.2026 10

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Elizabeth Shackelford

Edward Keegan: Garfield Park performing arts center is modern and minimalist

BandWith Chicago’s new home in East Garfield Park displays a more contemporary approach to Ludwig...

09.05.2026 10

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Edward Keegan

Clarence Page: The Supreme Court’s Voting Rights Act ruling will promote corrupt electoral maps

In striking down the Louisiana voting map as a racial gerrymander, the court opened the...

09.05.2026 10

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Clarence Page

Daniel DePetris: An indictment of Sinaloa’s governor could roil US-Mexico ties

An indictment against current and former Mexican officials will complicate the two nations' work to...

09.05.2026 10

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Daniel Depetris

Steve Chapman: What the erasure of Cesar Chavez reveals about American politics

If Cesar Chavez, now cloaked in disgrace, had his life to do over again, I’m...

09.05.2026 10

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Steve Chapman

David Greising: The mayor makes a plea for his Bears plan, but Springfield is megaprojects bill-bound

The mayor calls for a taxpayer-owned Chicago Bears arena, even though the megaprojects bill is...

09.05.2026 10

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David Greising

Edward Keegan: Youth arts initiative creatively renovates old Little Village firehouse

The project preserves the character of the Little Village building while allowing Yollocalli Arts Reach's...

30.04.2026 10

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Edward Keegan

Clarence Page: Donald Trump, the pope and the gospel of ‘Pulp Fiction’

Even right-wing strategist Steve Bannon has opined that the defense secretary needs to dial down...

30.04.2026 30

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Clarence Page

Daniel DePetris: Déjà vu in Lebanon

It appears that the White House wants to see the ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon...

30.04.2026 30

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Daniel Depetris

Laura Washington: Kamala Harris’ unforgivable transgression

Kamala Harris was imperfect, as all presidential contenders are, but she was also set up...

30.04.2026 20

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Laura Washington

Heidi Stevens: I wasn’t in Boston, but here’s why I’m cheering Chelsea Clinton’s marathon success

Chelsea Clinton is a model of quiet, unflappable composure who just keeps absolutely slaying at...

30.04.2026 20

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Heidi Stevens

David Greising: Illinois’ megaprojects bill should go no further. The effects would ripple beyond the Bears.

There are too many unanswered questions in the Illinois megaprojects bill to responsibly pass such...

30.04.2026 20

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David Greising

John T. Shaw: Former US Sen. Philip Hart modeled leadership that Capitol Hill sorely needs

Former U.S. Sen. Philip Hart's career is a case study in quiet and effective statesmanship....

30.04.2026 10

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John T. Shaw

Clarence Page: Is the Southern Poverty Law Center indictment about fraud or something more sinister?

The federal indictment of the Southern Poverty Law Center has all the hallmarks of political...

30.04.2026 30

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Clarence Page

Daniel DePetris: Will King Charles’ visit help soften the animus between the US and the UK?

The British monarch will have some work to do during his visit to chip away...

30.04.2026 30

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Daniel Depetris

David Greising: Mayor Brandon Johnson pins his hopes on Open Meetings Act to oust CHA chief

The Open Meetings Act is Mayor Brandon Johnson's key tool in his effort to nullify...

18.04.2026 20

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David Greising

Clarence Page: Pete Hegseth’s holy war

Some are comparing the war in Iran to Vietnam, and watching Pete Hegseth reminds me...

18.04.2026 20

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Clarence Page

Daniel DePetris: The global ripple effects of the United States’ diplomacy with Iran

U.S. negotiations with Iran are not occurring in a vacuum. Other U.S. adversaries are evaluating...

18.04.2026 20

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Daniel Depetris

Elizabeth Shackelford: Hungary’s lessons for democracy under fire

In conditions short of absolute authoritarianism, as long as elections are still happening, ousting a...

18.04.2026 10

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Elizabeth Shackelford

Heidi Stevens: Ahead of prom season, a teacher’s grief blossoms into a boutique that helps students make memories

Tyesa Walton started Chloe's Closet to help her students at Dunbar Vocational Career Academy access...

18.04.2026 40

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Heidi Stevens

Heidi Stevens: When an empty nest looms in the near distance, even little parenting chores feel like a privilege

Little moments have started taking on a beautiful, terrifying weight of anticipation, writes Heidi Stevens:...

09.04.2026 20

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Heidi Stevens

Elizabeth Shackelford: Russia racks up the wins thanks to the United States

While Donald Trump derides our allies for not helping him fight Iran, he has refused...

09.04.2026 10

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Elizabeth Shackelford

Edward Keegan: UIC’s new computer science building is willfully eccentric

UIC’s newest addition — the Computer Design, Research, and Learning Center — is the most...

09.04.2026 20

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Edward Keegan

Clarence Page: Birthright citizenship debate puts America’s melting pot on trial again

The U.S. is hardly an outlier in allowing birthright citizenship. It is the law in...

09.04.2026 10

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Clarence Page

Daniel DePetris: Our NATO allies are unwilling to play Donald Trump’s game this time around

None of our NATO allies believe a waging war of choice against Iran is a...

09.04.2026 20

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Daniel Depetris

Laura Washington: What’s the fuss over delivery robots?

Chicago's delivery robots join services like Uber and Lyft in helping us through mundane tasks...

09.04.2026 20

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Laura Washington

Heidi Stevens: As Trump threatens to end a civilization, it’s clear we never should’ve gotten to this point

The president of the United States shouldn’t conduct foreign policy via a racist, profanity-laden Easter...

09.04.2026 20

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Heidi Stevens

John T. Shaw: Former Bulls star Steve Kerr’s statesmanship as a coach nurtures a culture of excellence

The Warriors coach's work to create a culture of excellence has had an impact that...

02.04.2026 20

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John T. Shaw

Clarence Page: Bill Maher, Mark Twain Prize winner, proves that free speech isn’t just for laughs

In this age of rampant left-or-right coding by humorists of all types, Bill Maher refuses...

02.04.2026 20

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Clarence Page

Daniel DePetris: Donald Trump’s gut instincts on Iran have failed since his first term

The United States is in the position it’s in today in Iran because Donald Trump's...

02.04.2026 20

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Daniel Depetris

Steve Chapman: The Iran war showcases Pete Hegseth’s belligerent incompetence

Before he played a major role in war with Iran, Pete Hegseth was a serious...

02.04.2026 20

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Steve Chapman

Heidi Stevens: In a city where culture sets our pulse, one school’s struggle shows how arts education is at risk

Arts education benefits the people within it and outside it equally, writes Heidi Stevens.

28.03.2026 20

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Heidi Stevens

David Greising: Prediction markets have caught states by surprise. Illinois has its work cut out for it.

The stakes are high for the states as the conflicts and uncertainty over prediction markets...

28.03.2026 20

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David Greising

Daniel DePetris: The Gulf states are between Iran and a hard place

For the Gulf Arab states, the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran is a tragedy. Nothing good...

26.03.2026 20

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Daniel Depetris

Laura Washington: Mayor Brandon Johnson’s reelection campaign will be in trouble if Willie Wilson runs again

If Willie Wilson gets in the mayoral race, Black votes will come out of Mayor...

26.03.2026 20

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Laura Washington

Edward Keegan: Donald Trump embraces a bastardized classical architecture for America’s 250th

In a city where architectural bombast has often been favored over quality, the White House...

24.03.2026 60

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Edward Keegan

Clarence Page: Pentagon’s press panic threatens august Stars and Stripes

Pentagon chief spokesperson Sean Parnell asserted that going forward, Stars and Stripes would be "by...

24.03.2026 50

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Clarence Page

Elizabeth Shackelford: The global oil crisis set off by the Iran war makes the case for renewable energy

If the U.S. had followed Jimmy Carter's renewable energy strategy, our economy would not be...

20.03.2026 30

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Elizabeth Shackelford

Heidi Stevens: We need empathy more than ever. This would be a terrible time to say goodbye to books

AI taking over reading homework feels like the result of a problem, not the cause...

19.03.2026 20

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Heidi Stevens

Daniel DePetris: The war in Iran is beginning to grate on Donald Trump

President Donald Trump now has his back against the wall as gas prices rise and...

18.03.2026 20

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Daniel Depetris

Clarence Page: Donald Trump’s Iran war not likely the jaunt he’s trying to sell

The growing war concerns caused me to flash back to an earlier era, when an...

16.03.2026 20

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Clarence Page

Edward Keegan: Stanley Tigerman’s last book preserves traces of the architect, but his legacy is in peril

Despite architect Stanley Tigerman's fame and enduring influence, none of his buildings enjoy landmark protection.

15.03.2026 20

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Edward Keegan

David Greising: Chicago is going to lose the Bears. It didn’t need to happen.

The Bears have publicly made their dalliance with Indiana known since at least December, and...

13.03.2026 20

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David Greising