How rural Illinoisan Trump voters feel one year later Some rural Illinoian Trump voters are dissatisfied with continued rising costs and lack of profit in farming due to tariffs. Banshee McKee, Contributing Writer / February 2, 2026 Some rural Illinoian Trump voters are dissatisfied with continued rising costs and lack of profit in farming due to tariffs.
Trump administration reverses funding cuts for mental health, addiction programs Federal grants totaling about $2 billion were briefly terminated before being reinstated, causing confusion about priorities. Kathryn Byrnes, Contributing Writer / February 2, 2026 Federal grants totaling about $2 billion were briefly terminated before being reinstated, causing confusion about priorities.
COLUMN: A refuge in resistance Annabelle Frazer, Contributing Writer / January 27, 2025 Fleeing the extremism of Florida for the perseverance of Chicago, I’ve found hope in a city that defies fear. On New Year’s Day — amid the existential dread that comes with processing the series...