Willie Wilson: What the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. would encourage us to do today January 15, 2026 at 5:00 a.m. Since the death of Martin Luther King Jr., landmark laws he championed have been weakened.
Willie Wilson: Faith and compassion can see us through 2026 January 5, 2026 at 10:54 a.m. We will get through these extreme cuts to the Affordable Care Act subsidies and SNAP together.
Willie Wilson: What Christmas and the birth of Jesus Christ mean to me December 18, 2025 at 5:00 a.m. The birth of Jesus Christ is a symbol of love and light for fallen humanity trapped in darkness.
Willie Wilson: It’s time to make Chicago transit safe December 4, 2025 at 5:00 a.m. Chicago must increase police presence on trains and buses and strengthen mental health and housing resources to deter crime.
Willie Wilson: Illinois politicians party as Black communities fall further behind November 20, 2025 at 5:00 a.m. Too many Black citizens remain plagued by economic despair, poor education opportunities and crime-ridden communities.
Willie Wilson: Don’t be fooled by Mayor Brandon Johnson’s irresponsible budget proposal November 6, 2025 at 5:00 a.m. The proposed budget for city government is not about Donald Trump’s cuts but more about preserving the tax-and-spend status quo.
Willie Wilson: Victims of crime are often forgotten by lawmakers October 23, 2025 at 5:00 a.m. Chicago continues to see weekends in which multiple people are killed. This level of violence is unacceptable and must not be normalized.
Willie Wilson: Is Jim Crow making a comeback? October 9, 2025 at 5:00 a.m. I thought Jim Crow was dead, but it seems to be making a comeback through policies designed to roll back progress.
Willie Wilson: Illinois leaders are protecting their own turf instead of constituents September 25, 2025 at 5:00 a.m. Illinois' elected leaders would rather ignore the problems of violence on the South and West sides. It is an inconvenient topic for them.
Willie Wilson: We must reclaim the American Dream September 11, 2025 at 5:00 a.m. The children of every generation are generally better off than their parents. However, young adults are finding it difficult to get jobs.