Category: Chicago Tribune
Editorial: Mayor Brandon Johnson hitting new lows, one news conference at a time
Mr. Mayor, when ABC 7’s Sarah Schulte asked your new members of the Chicago Board of Education at your news event Monday whether or not…
Iris Y. Martinez: Defendants are missing court appearances. It is time to fix the SAFE-T Act.
In 2021, my niece was murdered leaving Bible study with her husband. She was shot in a case of mistaken identity by a man who…
Laura Washington: Could the fall of Michael Madigan be decisive for Illinois corruption?
Can the trial of former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan end the state’s wretched corruption curse? This is Illinois, but one can always hope. Jury…
Letters: Character in a candidate is what matters
Recently, I’ve been thinking a lot about the election that is four weeks away. I have always voted, but for years, I didn’t really think…
On a birder’s canoe trip in eastern Montana, each bend of the mighty Missouri River reveals surprises
There is a rhythm to canoeing that is connected to the natural cycles of the river. You reach forward to dig a paddle into the…
O’Neill Burke focuses on experience, Fioretti on migrant crime as they vie for Cook County state’s attorney
As the Democratic nominee for Cook County state’s attorney, Eileen O’Neill Burke has the inside track to take over an office that hasn’t been led…
Today in Sports History: Jerry Sandusky sentenced
Today’s Sports Highlight in History: 2012 — Jerry Sandusky is sentenced to at least 30 years in prison in the child sexual abuse scandal that…
Today in History: Barack Obama wins Nobel Peace Prize
Today is Wednesday, Oct. 9, the 283rd day of 2024. There are 83 days left in the year. Today in history: On Oct. 9, 2009,…
Asking Eric: Aunt’s secret story about sister haunts niece
Dear Eric: My aunt on my mother’s side, told me that there was something she needed to tell me, but that I’d have to wait until…
Ex-etiquette: Ex upset over new girlfriend
Q. My ex and I have been separated for 6 months. Yesterday my ex refused to drop our kids off at my home because my…