| Happy Friday, Chicago. The 1990s and 2000s are back: Oasis took over Soldier Field yesterday, with My Chemical Romance, The Lumineers and more still to come this weekend. The Tribune Editorial Board is encouraged by the excitement and economic boost this big-name lineup means for our city. Ahead of the holiday, the board explores plunging alcohol sales. With younger Americans drinking less and new research questioning alcohol’s safety, the booze industry is scrambling this Labor Day. We also have a great commentary lineup. The PGA Tour’s new format crowns the FedEx Cup champion based on a single, winner-take-all tournament rather than rewarding consistent excellence across the season. Data scientist Sheldon H. Jacobson argues that while Tommy Fleetwood’s victory was a great story, Scottie Scheffler’s dominant year was unfairly discounted. He proposes a system that balances drama for fans with recognition of season-long performance. Regular contributor Paul Vallas argues that the upcoming election for Cook County’s chief judge — decided in secret by judges rather than voters — has enormous implications for public safety and accountability. Vallas criticizes Chief Judge Timothy Evans for decades of opaque leadership, blocked transparency and failure to protect vulnerable residents, especially women in domestic violence cases. He calls for change in a system that undermines trust, reform and safety in Cook County’s courts. Columnist David Greising writes that while President Trump’s National Guard threat is misguided, Chicago still faces an uphill climb toward real, lasting crime reduction. Don’t forget to check out reader letters. This newsletter is taking a break on Monday. We will be back in your inboxes on Tuesday morning. Have a great holiday weekend! — Hilary Gowins, editorial board member Submit an op-ed | Submit a letter to the editor | Meet the Tribune Editorial Board | Subscribe to this newsletter | 
