Robert Stasch News Today

Book bans and the distractions of social media are some of the reasons for the erosion of critical thinking skills America needs to sustain its democracy, a Lincoln Square reader writes.

The wealthy University of Chicago is receiving a $100 million donation. Meanwhile, the City of Chicago can’t find enough money to care for vulnerable migrant families.

I have deep concerns about what this bill is aiming to do and the possible effects it will have on families, funeral homes and hospitals.

Nothing will justify what the police officers did, but why they did it is valuable information.

I just have to wonder how sheriffs get a choice about which laws to enforce.

Getting manufacturers on board to prevent illegal conversion to automatic fire is a good way to start but until gun crime offenders are held accountable for their actions nothing will change.