Plus: Daniel DePetris: Resumption of war between Houthis and Saudis is bad timing for Donald Trump • Letters: Moving the White Sox out of Bridgeport would be a disservice to the community and an insult to fans
Chicago Tribune Opinion Tuesday, October 13, 2026 | | |
| | | | | Happy Tuesday, Chicago. I was down for the count last Friday with a bad cold and am glad to return to your inboxes this week. The editorial board today released its third round of endorsements for the Illinois House of Representatives. With nearly 60 contested races, there’s a lot of ground to cover. We’re glad to do it. President Donald Trump’s Iran war is dragging on, and now there’s more conflict. The Houthis launched an attack against a Saudi Arabian airport, killing a dozen and wounding about 300, complicating Trump’s calculus in the Middle East, writes columnist Daniel DePetris. What’s next for our energy future? Writer Edward Cross, CEO of the Illinois Oil & Gas Association, explores this question in today’s commentary section. Chicago is a city in desperate need of growth. Nature should be a part of it, write Civic Federation President Joe Ferguson and a duo from the Openlands board of directors. After all, the city’s motto is “Urbs in Horto,” or “City in a Garden.” Today’s letter writers have sports on the brain, and it’s easy to understand why. Some honor Mike Ditka, who passed last week, while others celebrate the Chicago White Sox’s phenomenal turnaround. Two writers urge the team to stay put in Bridgeport. — Hilary Gowins, editorial board member Submit an op-ed | Submit a letter to the editor | Meet the Tribune Editorial Board | Subscribe to this newsletter | | | | The Growth for All strategy lays out what it will take to attract and retain more people in the Chicago region. Nature is a part of that. | | | | | The attacks in Saudi Arabia come when Donald Trump is in a standoff over the Strait of Hormuz and the midterms are weeks away. | | | | | I don’t want a $20 beer at a yuppie bar where nobody knows my name or cares about the game. I want a $7 beer and a local bartender. | | | | | Nothing is more essential to economic growth than reliable, affordable and abundant energy. | | | | | The Tribune editorial board’s tradition of making political endorsements is a cornerstone of this newspaper’s history. | | | | | Ryan Spain is thoughtful on matters of fiscal policy and the need to end partisan gerrymandering in the General Assembly. | | | | | We endorsed Jennifer Sanalitro in 2024, and she has continued to earn our confidence with her emphasis on fiscal responsibility and accountability. | | | |
