Paul Vallas: Illinois can’t bail out CPS, but it could cover more pension costs and ensure fiscal discipline

chicagotribune.com/2026/09/25/opinion-new-orleans-education-mississippi-student-gains/

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Sep 27

OpinionPaul Vallas: Mississippi is no substitute for the New Orleans education miracle: Despite the improvement, many Mississippi students still fail to reach ...

chicagotribune.com/2026/09/25/tribune-editorial-board-endorsements-2026/

Sep 26

Tribune Editorial Board endorsements for the 2026 Illinois general election: The Chicago Tribune Editorial Board’s tradition of making political endorsements is ...

chicagotribune.com/2026/09/23/to-fill-staffing-gaps-an-illinois-nonprofit-turns-to-parents-already-in-the-building/

Sep 23

To fill staffing gaps, an Illinois initiative turns to parents already in the building

chicagotribune.com/2026/08/17/gov-jb-pritzker-endorsement/

Aug 18

Gov. JB Pritzker accepts suburban teachers union's endorsement while casting doubt on $150M CPS funding push

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chicagotribune.com/2026/07/10/michael-johnson-boys-girls-club/

Jul 12

Michael Johnson of CPS and the Boys & Girls Club, dies at 50: Michael Johnson grew up in public housing on the Near West Side and went on to leadership roles in ...

chicagotribune.com/2026/06/22/opinion-haiti-tps-status-government-aid/

Jun 23

Paul Vallas: Why Haiti matters: We should contemplate the complex relationship between Haiti and the U.S. as the Supreme Court deliberates Temporary Protected ...

chicagotribune.com/2026/05/12/former-chicago-mayoral-candidate-paul-vallas-fined-214000-by-ethics-board-for-campaign-finance-violations/

May 13

Former Chicago mayoral candidate Paul Vallas fined $214,000 by ethics board for campaign finance violations

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chicagotribune.com/2026/05/07/opinion-ai-schools-improve-success/

May 08

Paul Vallas: How AI can bring the DNA of success to every classroom: There is “DNA” common in high-performing schools. Artificial intelligence can enhance that ...

chicagotribune.com/2026/03/23/opinion-dhs-tsa-funding-shutdown-democrats-donald-trump/

Mar 24

OpinionPaul Vallas: Why both parties are failing our national security workforce: By refusing to fund the government, Democrats in Congress have effectively taken the ...

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chicagotribune.com/2026/01/06/opinion-venezuela-war-powers-venezuela-nicolas-maduro/

Feb 10

Paul Vallas: Catholic schools are not a threat to public schools: It’s no coincidence that the golden era for public education in Chicago coincided with the ...

Jan 26

Paul Vallas: Law enforcement needs to be more visible on the CTA: Chicago should establish a fully resourced public transit safety unit.

Jan 08

OpinionPaul Vallas: Nicolás Maduro is not just a corrupt leader. He’s also a direct threat to US security.

chicagotribune.com/2025/12/18/judge-consultant-sued-paul-vallas-payments-black-vote/

Dec 18 25

Judge rules against Paul Vallas in suit over payments to shore up Black vote: Paul Vallas alleged that Chimaobi Enyia ripped him off by doing little work in ...

chicagotribune.com/2025/10/21/opinion-chicago-budget-shortfall-crisis-brandon-johnson/

Dec 16 25

Paul Vallas: The CTU’s power grab is hurting Chicago’s other unions: The teachers union has turned on fellow public employee unions and attacks even its closest ...

Dec 05 25

Paul Vallas: What can be done to restore faith in Chicago’s justice system?: Deterring crime in Chicago begins with a visible police presence and changes to ...

Oct 22 25

OpinionPaul Vallas: A pathway out of Chicago’s perennial budget crisis: Now more than ever, Chicago must implement structural reforms to return to fiscal safety.

chicagotribune.com/2025/06/19/letters-061925-carbon-free-energy/

Aug 05 25

Paul Vallas: Raiding TIFs will not close CPS’ budget hole: Getting rid of tax increment financing in Chicago would worsen the school district’s long-term ...

Jun 20 25

Letters: The future of Illinois and our nation is carbon-free energy: Strengthening nuclear reliability, expanding renewables and improving grid efficiency can ...