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.
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.
The message from the recent Little Village parade was clear: We are here, we belong, we contribute. Also, ICE activity, a memorable interaction, Falun Gong Protection Act, Disadvantaged Business Enterprise program, paying too much for utilities and Robert Redford.
A Grayslake woman who experienced a stillbirth shares her story on National Stillbirth Prevention Day. Also, if the president doesn’t want to be called a fascist, maybe he shouldn’t act like one.
We’ve seen this movie before over two decades ago right after 9/11 when the Patriot Act replaced “probable cause” with “reasonable suspicion” in order to allow the mass surveillance of the Muslim community. Also a reader remembers how Jim Edgar helped him and his and wife start a family.
Cook County, a founding partner of the Flexible Housing Pool program, has plans to withdraw support at the end of the year. Also, challenges at CPS’ sustainable community schools, a visitor who loves the city, and locals not knowing the Taste of Chicago came and went.
Most educators said they’ve self-censored in teaching civic lessons and cite fear of controversy as a barrier to teaching civics at all, research found. Also, domestic violence, speed cameras, criticism of Israel, RFK Jr., ICE and the Supreme Court’s decision backing aggressive immigration raids.
An Uptown resident shares a heartwarming tale of her encounter with a pair of good Samaritans over the summer. Also, thankful Trump and Chicago don’t gel.
Under the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act,” federal EV tax credits will now expire Sept. 30, instead of the original 2032 deadline. Also, Trump’s attacks on higher education, Gary’s Genesis Convention Center, the president’s “Chipocalypse” post, the Sun-Times website pop-up ads and churches.
A Sun-Times reader was startled to learn his high school friend is now a Trump supporter. He assumes she is equally perplexed by his progressive political views. Also, a military-associated nonprofit’s latest facility in North Chicago and a small business owner’s “Big Beautiful Bill” endorsement.
Unlike some other states, Illinois is choosing compassion and building the infrastructure to protect LGBTQ+ rights. Also, clean energy, college sports, fruit-filled memories, call to Peoples Gas, Trump’s National Guard plans, Trump supporters and and sky-high prices for groceries and other goods.
Celebrate the real Chicago region, but keep your eyes open. Don’t be baited into adding fuel to the fire of division and false solutions. Also, not letting Trump’s false narrative prevail and Republican leaders’ acquiescence to Trump.
The “old-fashioned” insistence that cars are essential becomes a self-fulfilling prophecy. If you keep designing cities around cars, people will need them, a reader writes. Also, wisdom from a Cubs color commentator, Trump “petty” behavior with invasive carp funding and the Minneapolis school shooting.
Most people, including those renting affordable units, still rely on cars to make a living, an Edgewater reader argues. Also a critique of Northwestern University’s mandatory anti-bias training, and Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s engagement.
There must be plans in place for when short-term jobs and programs end, the school year begins and young people search for purpose, income and support. Also, Israel’s actions in Gaza, Notre Dame, health care and Donald Trump.
Residents, corporation and government initiatives can all help small businesses thrive. Also, asking for more soccer coverage and uplifting letters to the editor and stories.