Willie Wilson: Any property tax increase to balance Chicago’s budget is unacceptable November 14, 2024 at 5:00 a.m. Property taxes are regressive and disproportionately harm lower income residents in Chicago.
Willie Wilson: Is the newly installed Chicago school board a Halloween trick or treat? October 31, 2024 at 5:00 a.m. The deepening financial crisis at CPS warrants a change in state statute to allow the City Council a vote on board members.
Willie Wilson: The crisis of loneliness and isolation October 17, 2024 at 5:00 a.m. Loneliness threatens our society's health and well-being. Here's what state leaders can do.
Willie Wilson: Lack of teacher accountability in CPS is fueling the school-to-prison pipeline October 3, 2024 at 5:00 a.m. How can the CTU protect and expect to grow its membership if swaths of students fail to meet proficiency in reading and math?
Willie Wilson: It is time to turn the page away from divisive leadership September 19, 2024 at 5:00 a.m. Americans have an important choice to make. Will we choose hope and a new generation of leadership? Or will we go back to chaos?
Willie Wilson: Illinois Democrats must fix debt crisis in Chicago and the state September 5, 2024 at 8:06 a.m. Chicago and Illinois' finances are cause for anxiety. Our economic fundamentals are not strong.
Willie Wilson: Democrats have made history with Kamala Harris. Now they must make progress. August 22, 2024 at 10:19 a.m. Will voters be so caught up in the historical moment of nominating Kamala Harris that her policies won’t really matter?
Willie Wilson: Democracy dies when viewpoints are muted, censured and voters stay home August 8, 2024 at 5:00 a.m. Donald Trump and lesser known candidates have a viewpoint on issues concerning the Black community that should be heard.
Willie Wilson: Gun violence is destroying the soul of Chicago and America July 25, 2024 at 5:00 a.m. The U.S. surgeon general declared gun violence a public health crisis.
Willie Wilson: Broken promises on property tax relief equal pain for Illinois homeowners and businesses July 11, 2024 at 5:00 a.m. Gov. J.B. Pritzker promised to address property taxes, but some Cook County homeowners just received their highest bills in more than 30 years.