Commentary | 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?
Commentary | 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.
Commentary | 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?
Commentary | 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.
Opinion | 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.
Opinion | 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.
Opinion | Willie Wilson: Democrats and Republicans have both failed to address wealth inequality June 27, 2024 at 5:00 a.m. Wealth inequality leads to significant social ills. Without access to capital, families and communities are set up for failure.
Opinion | Willie Wilson: Lessons from my father on love June 13, 2024 at 5:00 a.m. I grew up in Louisiana during the time of Jim Crow laws. In spite of all the hate, my parents taught me to love.
Opinion | Willie Wilson: Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s budget expands bureaucracy and does little to better Illinoisans’ lives May 30, 2024 at 5:00 a.m. Budgets are about priorities, and clearly the new state budget prioritizes migrants over citizens and politicians over working-class families.
Opinion | Willie Wilson: Government reliance on fines and fees hurts everyone May 16, 2024 at 5:00 a.m. Red light and speed cameras have become one of Chicago's most addictive sources of income at the expense of its residents.