Latest from Letters to the Editor
The number of opiod deaths in Cook County have dropped thanks, in part, to the availability of naloxone and fentanyl test strips. Also, the state police’s questionable conduct at Broadview’s ICE facility, Sun-Times ICE coverage and Donald Trump.
City stakeholders must prove efficiency before demanding sacrifice from taxpayers. Also, energy storage legislation, a reminder to Americans at a time when anti-immigration sentiment is high, and a chuckle over a Malort reference.
Now is not the time to turn away from the community, says state Rep. Maura Hirschauer, D-West Chicago. Also, Eastern European immigrants defend ICE; Trump’s attack on cities; AI; Illinois Quantum and Microelectronics Park; Charles Tillman; and Matt Shaw.
Former NFL defensive end Dave Stalls applauds former Chicago Bear Charles Tillman for leaving the FBI, in part because of the agency’s role in enforcing immigration. Also, the U.S. Border Patrol in Chicago, Sun-Times photojournalists and mandatory voting.
Former Chicago Bears quarterback Jim McMahon urges president to take marijuana out of the same classification as heroin. Also, enhanced premium tax credits for the Affordable Care Act, border patrol, not tanning to keep ICE away, free speech and TikTok
Children, particularly poor and those from historically marginalized communities, will be the most negatively impacted by the recommendations of RFK Jr.'s panel. Also, thoughts on the proposed heat illness prevention ordinance and the deadly impact of wildfire smoke.
A Loyola University student writes about her commitment to reducing plastic. Also, the Chicago History Museum president responds to cuts, the Mexican community’s resilience, ICE, Matt Shaw’s attendance at Kirk memorial, Trump’s Tylenol take and his other antics.
Praise for Sun-Times freelancer Selena Fragassi’s Riot Fest coverage. Also, Under Brendan Carr’s leadership, the FCC looks less like an independent regulator and more like Donald Trump’s personal press office.
A hearing is scheduled Wednesday on a proposed bill that would require eligible citizens to cast a ballot in general elections. Also, thermal energy, past Illinois governors and abortion rights, and ICE’s tactics and recruitment.
Black lives matter. Not just in moments of protest or slogans, but in every newsroom, policy and community investment. Also college, Jimmy Kimmel’s suspension, Trump and Charlie Kirk.