Letter writers discuss credit card swipe fees, irrigation back flow inspection, voting rights and politicians doing no harm.

Lounge access, elite status and a slew of available travel and business credits make this card quite valuable — if you’ll use all of those perks. If not, the annual fee isn’t worth it.

The Arcola softball team’s hopes of reaching the school’s fourth-ever sectional final came down to the final inning on Tuesday night.

A trader works during the closing bell, on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York City, U.S., May 19, 2025. REUTERS/Jeenah Moon/File Photo Wall Street surged on Tuesday as ...

From a chic North Side listening room to an acclaimed Pilsen brewery, Chicago’s drinks scene is as diverse as its 77 neighborhoods.