The Tribune’s Quotes of the Week for Aug. 15
Here are some of the most notable quotes of the week.
Editorials
Editorial: A no good, very bad summer for salad
How odd to find yourself afraid of your salad; frightened of guacamole; nervous around salsa.
Editorial: Discover’s South Side call center has survived Capital One’s cuts so far. What about after a head tax?
Oh, the irony of a possible head tax on the 1,000 Discover Financial call-center jobs...
Editorial: Illinois Realtors offer locals smart ideas to boost housing
Under BUILD, Springfield made the rules. Here, municipal leaders voluntarily adopt changes.
Editorial: Upper Midwest returns to being a hotbed of moderation in Wisconsin, Minnesota primaries
Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers took the fight to democratic socialism. And won.
Editorial: If you’re not wealthy, you’re making concessions on big-ticket purchases
Americans who aren't wealthy aren't able to buy as much as before when it comes...
Editorial: Brandon Johnson turns to an analyst who downgraded Chicago’s credit as his new CFO
An analyst who's been critical of Chicago's finances will be the city's chief financial officer.
Editorial: Where do Democratic House candidates stand on Illinois House Speaker Emanuel ‘Chris’ Welch?
Every Democratic candidate for the Illinois House should be prepared to answer: Should Chris Welch...
Editorial: Applause for Gen Z and their love of the moviegoing experience
A night (or day) out at the movies isn't disappearing anytime soon.
Editorial: Data centers occupying Loop landmark buildings is a bad idea
Data centers in downtown Chicago landmarks are a bad idea.