Our View: Help take politics out of mapping

Illinois politicians aren’t ready for redistricting reform.That was easy to tell by the gerrymandered state House, Senate, and congressional maps drawn by politicians after th ... Read More »

It’s not always easy to trust the intentions of state lawmakers.But there’s a proposal in Springfield that, if signed into law, would increase transparency about financial inf ... Read More »

To the Editor:Should District 428 spend $719,000 to create an early childhood education program next year? I vote no.We have had numerous Head Start programs and do not need t ... Read More »

To the Editor:When did it become so important for schools to be able to publish student accomplishments that include names and photos? What do they gain?Sure, it’s fun for the ... Read More »

Chilling effect. That’s the term lawyers and judges use to describe the result of government actions that deter people from exercising their right of free speech.There have be ... Read More »

Climate change is an issue that needs to be discussed thoughtfully and objectively. Unfortunately, claims that distort the facts hinder the legitimate evaluation of policy opt ... Read More »