Editorials

Editorial: On Barack Obama and the aliens

February 19, 2026 at 11:09 a.m.

Barack Obama was having a bit of fun with a podcaster on whether aliens are...

February 18, 2026 at 8:06 a.m.

Three incumbents and one challenger are competing for three open seats on the Board of...

February 18, 2026 at 6:20 a.m.

Miranda Hernández is a lawyer and single mother who is a good fit for this...

February 18, 2026 at 6:10 a.m.

Given Democrats' stranglehold on the Cook County Board, we appreciate Gabriella Hoxie's realistic commitment to...

February 18, 2026 at 11:53 a.m.

Catherine "Cat" Sharp dropped out of the race for the 12th District and Elizabeth Granato...

February 18, 2026 at 5:50 a.m.

Incumbent Bridget Gainer has a remarkable record of public service, including her efforts to breathe...

February 18, 2026 at 5:40 a.m.

Jessica Vásquez touts her record of hands-on services and joins us in calling out what...

February 18, 2026 at 5:30 a.m.

This district needs a hands-on doer, and filling the bill is Patricia Joan "Trish" Murphy,...

February 18, 2026 at 5:20 a.m.

Kisha McCaskill has good qualifications and promises a cooperative approach that should serve the district...

February 18, 2026 at 5:10 a.m.

Incumbent Michael Scott Jr. says his priorities are expanding access to affordable housing and health...