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 Tuesday, Jan 2 Cook County Assessor Joseph Berrios heads into an election year with a series of harmful headlines, including an investigative series that shows his property tax assessment system puts an unfair burden on low-income and minority homeowners. But some Democrats are sticking with him regardless. |
| For two years, obscenely high numbers of homicides have horrified Chicago. The death count must come down, but that demand comes etched with tragedy. After all, how many killings is acceptable? 300? 400? 500? |
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| The Queen of Hearts raffle is taking over small and large towns in Illinois, but there are a few problems. Some organizers don't realize they need a license to operate. |
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| In an age of classified-information leaks, Steven Spielberg's new film "The Post" serves as a reminder of the risk — and benefit — they carry. |
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| After an extraordinary political year, several elements of the Mueller probe stand out. |
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| Having an advance directive for medical care is essential. |
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| It's time for Hillary Clinton die-hards and the Clinton haters to stop rehashing the 2016 election. |
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| Check out the latest cartoons by Tribune editorial cartoonist Scott Stantis. |
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