Willie Wilson

June 4, 2026 at 5:00 a.m.

The state constitution mandates that Illinois leaders pass policies that provide opportunities for the fullest development of the individual.

May 21, 2026 at 5:00 a.m.

Recent graduates from colleges are facing a challenging job market, and some Chicago college students may be set up for failure.

May 7, 2026 at 5:00 a.m.

Budgets help secure justice and fairness. Black and brown communities have not fared well in the Land of Lincoln.

April 23, 2026 at 5:00 a.m.

Illinois is trying to raise more revenue without encouraging the very taxpayers generating it to leave.

April 9, 2026 at 5:00 a.m.

Gov. JB Pritzker might consider spending more time solving key cost-of-living issues before seeking the next rung on the political ladder.

March 26, 2026 at 5:00 a.m.

With a relaxing of state, county and city gas taxes for 60 days, Chicago motorists could save nearly a $1 per gallon.

March 12, 2026 at 5:00 a.m.

The right to vote must not be taken for granted. Voting is the language of democracy.

February 26, 2026 at 5:00 a.m.

Instead of a maintenance budget, Gov. JB Pritzker should channel state resources to close widening disparities in Black and brown neighborhoods.

February 12, 2026 at 5:00 a.m.

The racist video of the Obamas posted during Black History Month is hurtful and underscores the pessimism Americans have regarding equality.

January 29, 2026 at 5:00 a.m.

Democrats control all levers of government in Illinois. We have been grappling with the same problems for decades with no real solutions.

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