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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 7

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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 7

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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 8

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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 9

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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

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 30

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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 10

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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 8

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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 10

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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 10

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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 10

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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 10

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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 10

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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 8

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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 9

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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 10

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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 10

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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 10

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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 10

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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 10

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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 40

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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 40

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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 20

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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 10

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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 10

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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 10

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David Greising

Laura Washington: In 2026, voters are deciding with their heads rather than their hearts

James Talarico plodded down the middle to appeal to centrist Democrats and independents. That positioning...

12.03.2026 10

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Laura Washington

Daniel DePetris: Militarily, the Iran war is a success. But what are the US goals?

All the military successes don’t add up to much if the Iran campaign itself is...

10.03.2026 20

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Daniel Depetris

Clarence Page: ‘ICE Barbie’ is gone, but will immigration policy improve?

Department of Homeland Security agents under Kristi Noem's authority would go on to conduct brutal...

09.03.2026 10

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Clarence Page

Elizabeth Shackelford: The Pentagon’s fight with Anthropic is about unchecked power

Since AI is largely unregulated, we are left with only the protection that the conscience...

07.03.2026 50

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Elizabeth Shackelford

Heidi Stevens: ‘Dopamine Kids’ is a fascinating read — even if you don’t want a yard full of chickens

Michaeleen Doucleff's book is about understanding the forces that shape our habits, our days and...

07.03.2026 60

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Heidi Stevens

Daniel DePetris: Donald Trump’s pitiful case for going to war with Iran

Sure, Iran’s missiles pose a threat. But it’s not like this is a new development.

03.03.2026 20

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Daniel Depetris

Clarence Page: The ripple effects of the Rev. Jesse Jackson’s vision of Black economic power

Black Expo was, for many, a breakthrough for the hopes that Black Americans could build...

02.03.2026 20

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Clarence Page

Clarence Page: Attorney General Pam Bondi shows loyalty to her audience of one

U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi, whose actions have descended to a low standard, plays to...

26.02.2026 350

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Clarence Page

David Greising: The Rev. Jesse Jackson shaped Chicago in innumerable ways

The battles Jesse Jackson fought in Chicago and mostly won built a record that earned...

26.02.2026 10

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David Greising

Heidi Stevens: Dissenting Americans keep making lemonade out of Trump’s lemons — including his hockey call

Trump has made a big deal about championing women’s sports. But his call to the...

26.02.2026 20

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Heidi Stevens

Heidi Stevens: I cheered when Elana Meyers Taylor won gold. I cheered louder when she thanked her nannies.

I love that Elana Meyers Taylor shouted out her nannies alongside her husband and parents...

25.02.2026 650

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Heidi Stevens

Daniel DePetris: Europe debates the bomb

The Europeans aren’t as confident about the U.S. nuclear umbrella as they once were.

25.02.2026 100

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Daniel Depetris

Elizabeth Shackelford: Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner’s self-interested diplomacy in Geneva

What the U.S. diplomacy duo have in common is huge investment from many of the...

25.02.2026 100

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Elizabeth Shackelford

Edward Keegan: An opportunity for our next great flat iron building in Chicago

Flat iron structures are essential elements of thriving urban communities.

25.02.2026 70

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Edward Keegan

Clarence Page: The Rev. Jesse Jackson never lost hope in human redemption, and neither should we

I grew to appreciate the Rev. Jesse Jackson. He never stopped serving humanity.

25.02.2026 100

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Clarence Page

John T. Shaw: Comfort Ero is tireless in her work to prevent tensions from exploding into international crises

Conflict prevention is not abstract. Rather, it is the practice of identifying tensions and developing...

25.02.2026 20

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John T. Shaw

Daniel DePetris: How El Mencho’s death in Mexico could make drug cartel violence worse

The death of the leader of Jalisco New Generation Cartel was eclipsed by the group's...

25.02.2026 20

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Daniel Depetris

Edward Keegan: Will a new Chicago Bears stadium benefit northwest Indiana?

None of the sites proposed for the Bears create connections between Gary and the city’s...

08.02.2026 20

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Edward Keegan

Elizabeth Shackelford: What history tells us about fighting the repression we are seeing here

Past movements against repressive regimes were met with violence and repression, but gradually concessions were...

06.02.2026 20

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Elizabeth Shackelford

Steve Chapman: Will Fed pick Kevin Warsh show obeisance to Donald Trump or incur his wrath?

Once he's Fed chair, Kevin Warsh will either carry out Donald Trump’s wishes by slashing...

05.02.2026 20

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Steve Chapman

Daniel DePetris: What kind of deal is the US looking for in Cuba?

Donald Trump insists the Cuban government will fall on its own volition yet also says...

04.02.2026 20

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Daniel Depetris

Clarence Page: The information war rages amid Donald Trump’s immigration chaos

The jackboots are only part of the chaos of immigration operations. Another key element is...

02.02.2026 20

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Clarence Page