Columnists

Threats and lawsuits have sent a wave of fear and panic across the media, as they are intended to do. And sadly the media is, in most cases, capitulating.
Federal courts and the Constitution are not on the president’s side.
If it makes it through the approval process, the planned work would comprise a significant first step of a $241 million effort to turn the Field Building into a mixed-use tower.
We can double down on denial and let superstorms, heatwaves, droughts, floods and fires determine our fate. Or we can lead — with science, resilience, courage,
The remnants of the design will be kept to create a new artistic piece in conjunction with the artist, the CTA said.
The federal government is whitewashing sentiments it once glorified.
My mother died, and I met my new granddaughter in the same busy week.
After two years of record rain, canceled concerts, shortened races and necessary decreases in ticket prices, a breakup might be the way to go.
On Independence Day, we celebrate our willingness to to push this nation toward liberty and justice for all — not just the rich and powerful.
In this digital age, physical manifestations of news — whether a newspaper or newsstand — are disappearing like endangered species. That made Mike Kaage’s last hurrah all the more precious.
Mitchell has a lot of work to do as Pritzker’s running mate. But he seems committed to pulling this off.
We are clearly in a rough patch, but rather than despair, we can draw upon our rich history for inspiration.
Boorish behavior at games reflects how our culture has shifted.
The issue the Supreme Court addressed goes far beyond this particular administration, potentially affecting progressive policies pursued by Democrats as well as conservative policies favored by Republicans.
You know what would be just as helpful to the Cubs as trading for a quality starter? If their highest-paid pitcher at $18 million a year got himself into top gear and stayed there.
This general theme of protecting what the governor maintains is Illinois’ progress from damage by President Trump will be the foundation of his reelection bid.
Soon Noa Essengue, 18, is going to slide himself into a Bulls uniform, all 6-9, 198 pounds of him. He’ll look confident as well as lost. We’ll look at him with empathy and sympathy.
A provision in what I call the Big Ugly Bill — the budget reconciliation bill currently pending in the Senate — would devastate the judicial branch’s ability to carry out its constitutional role.
The official reason for expelling the pro-Palestinian activist is that he poses a threat to U.S. foreign policy interests. That justification is alarmingly broad and vague.