Willie Wilson: The unfinished business of Juneteenth June 19, 2025 at 12:41 p.m. After the cookout and cultural celebrations, Americans must complete the work of Juneteenth to achieve equality for all.
Willie Wilson: The Black church is left out of a key community rebuilding board in Illinois June 5, 2025 at 5:00 a.m. How can you talk about rebuilding the Black community from the war on drugs without representatives from our churches at the table?
Willie Wilson: Democratic and Republican leaders pay lip service to preventing public corruption May 22, 2025 at 5:00 a.m. President Donald Trump pledged to "drain the swamp." Now, he is willing to accept a luxury jet from the Qatari government.
Willie Wilson: President Donald Trump’s tariffs decimate small businesses May 8, 2025 at 5:00 a.m. The Trump administration’s argument that we must suffer short-term pain for long-term gain rings hollow to small businesses.
Willie Wilson: Donald Trump’s health care funding cuts will hurt everyday Americans April 25, 2025 at 5:00 a.m. The Trump administration’s approach undervalues the health of minority populations and disrupts our ability to prepare for the next pandemic.
Willie Wilson: President Donald Trump’s actions are inconsistent with true meaning of Easter April 10, 2025 at 5:00 a.m. President Donald Trump and his allies are slashing lifesaving programs. These actions are antithetical to the teachings of Jesus Christ.
Willie Wilson: Where do Black Americans go from here? March 27, 2025 at 5:00 a.m. The cuts to federal government jobs coupled with gutting of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission could harm Black and brown Americans.
Willie Wilson: To prevent tragedies, Illinois should require AEDs in assisted living facilities March 13, 2025 at 5:00 a.m. Senior buildings in Illinois are not required to have defibrillators, which improve the odds of survival during cardiac arrest.
Willie Wilson: Gov. JB Pritzker’s budget address ignores the other Illinois February 27, 2025 at 5:00 a.m. Gov. JB Pritzker’s budget blueprint is silent on removing systemic barriers to full participation by African Americans in Illinois.
Willie Wilson: Democrats and Republicans fight over immigrants while children fall further behind February 13, 2025 at 5:00 a.m. Illinois leaders fighting against President Donald Trump could jeopardize federal resources that are needed for our citizens.