Chicago Tribune Opinion Thursday, May 15, 2025 | | |
| | | | | Good morning. Most days with Donald Trump as president are kind of a roller coaster, and today the editorial board looks at one aspect of that experience: investing. For all the ups and downs of the last several months, the stock market now is essentially back to where it began the year. But stability, this surely is not. The editorial board also warns lawmakers in Springfield and Gov. JB Pritzker against breaking Pritzker's promise not to raise taxes despite a budget that just got more than $500 million more challenging to balance. Paul Vallas, who lost to Mayor Brandon Johnson in 2023, assesses the mayor's performance so far. You can imagine the verdict, but consider his arguments. And we have two opinion pieces considering the trend of teen flash mobs, why they're occurring and how to address their causes. We've got thoughtful reader letters as well, responding to some recent editorials. As always, your opinions are greatly appreciated. Have a great day, and we'll talk to you tomorrow. — Steve Daniels, editorial board member Submit an op-ed | Submit a letter to the editor | Meet the Tribune Editorial Board | Subscribe to this newsletter | | | | Should you buy or sell the Trump economy? It’s a complicated and unusual question. | | | | | Given that state spending has ballooned by 43% just in six years, we’d say the best approach is to reduce spending. | | | | | As Mayor Brandon Johnson completes his second year, what is his record? And what is the real state of the city? | | | | | Violence at teen takeovers doesn’t come from young people gathering, but the feelings of hopelessness many young people live with. | | | | | Chicago leaders should direct the financial support that they committed to the migrants to boosting opportunities for youths. | | | | | It felt more validating hearing school is different from the author, a teacher, than maybe one of my friends or another student. | | | |
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