When I was working for another employer, I sat through virtually every minute of the six-week trial of the so-called ComEd Four back in 2023. It was one of the most fascinating experiences of my journalism career, which has gone on longer than I care to admit.
So it was particularly interesting to me to see a federal appellate court decide a few days ago to release former ComEd CEO Anne Pramaggiore and longtime Springfield lobbyist Michael McClain from prison. Andrew Boutros, U.S. attorney for the Northern District of Illinois, soon will have to decide whether to retry them using new guidelines provided for such public corruption cases by the Supreme Court.
It's not a slam-dunk decision, but the editorial board argues that he should.
Separately, the possibility of a merger of United Airlines and American Airlines seems remote despite recent reporting to that effect. Just in case, though, the board says it must not be allowed to happen.
There are interesting things afoot in the South Loop where billionaire Justin Ishbia, part owner of the Chicago White Sox, recently made a big real estate purchase. A prominent advocate for reenvisioning urban housing argues that Ishbia could have a Daniel Burnham-like effect on our town.
A growing number of colleges and universities are facing existential issues. A dean at San Diego State University argues that online education for adults is part of the solution for higher education. But not just any old online education. Check it out.
And I loved the framing in our third piece by an Iranian American writer in Chicago who said it's not Iran's ancient civilization she's worried about surviving; it's the civilization in this country.
As you can see, a packed Opinion page today. Don't forget reader letters. We'll be back tomorrow.
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