Micky Horstman: Gen Z can’t afford Chicago’s affordable housing mandate November 17, 2025 at 5:00 a.m. Mayor Brandon Johnson's administration needs to fix the Affordable Requirements Ordinance, which has been hindering new housing for 20 years.
Micky Horstman: Before getting more taxpayer money, Chicago transit needs more fixes August 13, 2025 at 5:00 a.m. Throwing more taxpayer money at Chicago-area mass transit isn’t going to help anyone waiting for a train at 10 p.m.
Micky Horstman: Illinois needs the nuclear option for our energy needs July 7, 2025 at 5:00 a.m. It’s past time lawmakers cleared this unnecessary barrier toward expanding clean and independent energy in Illinois.
Micky Horstman: Austin, Texas, figures out affordable housing while Chicago postures May 1, 2025 at 5:00 a.m. Chicago’s leaders must abandon their self-strangling, restrictive approach to affordable housing.
Micky Horstman: How to solve the University of Illinois’ housing crisis March 19, 2025 at 5:00 a.m. The best solution for the University of Illinois is to build more without compromising the identity of the elite public university.
Micky Horstman: Chicago’s mayor promised to ‘cut the red tape’ on affordable housing, so why hasn’t he? February 4, 2025 at 5:00 a.m. There’s been some progress, but Chicago has yet to adopt any of the most meaningful housing reforms. That should change.
Micky Horstman: Young Chicagoans can’t afford city government’s spending addiction November 10, 2024 at 5:00 a.m. When everyday Chicagoans overspend, we’re forced to tighten our wallets. City Hall must do the same.
Micky Horstman: Candidates shouldn’t ignore young voters this election August 5, 2024 at 5:00 a.m. Here are the policy positions the candidates and parties must focus on to earn the next generation’s votes.
Micky Horstman: Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson’s path to redemption June 26, 2024 at 5:00 a.m. Mayor Brandon Johnson doesn’t seem in touch with what Chicagoans really want.
Micky Horstman: The key to CTA’s rebound is boosting business, not taxes May 9, 2024 at 5:00 a.m. If Chicago doesn’t lower the cost of doing business in the Loop, public transit may never get back on track.