Republican Reps: Taxpayers need more friends in Springfield
Transportation is a vital part of the Illinois economy.When it comes to interstate highways, Illinoi…
Schrader: Waterman pioneer monument's future uncertain
Many people moving to Waterman in the past 50 years or so may not know there is a large monument in town dedicated to the founders and pione…
New Capitol News Illinois podcast brings Statehouse news to your ears
Reactions to this year’s General Assembly regular session are justifiably varied, but on a personal note my biggest takeaway was an apprecia…
Skillicorn: Gas tax hike will hurt Illinois families
Last December, before the new Legislature was even sworn in, I donned a yellow jacket in solidarity with the French protesters sick of their…
Another view: Public pension costs
Fourteen years ago, lawmakers saw a problem: Union contracts across the state specified big automatic pay raises for schoolteachers and admi…
Keicher: Leading the way on jobs, rebuilding
Over a year ago, I began my first campaign for public office with a straightforward platform. My goals included protecting taxpayers, creati…
Views: Make standardized test molehill into mountain
During my school days, I used to enjoy taking standardized tests the way some people like doing crossword puzzles. To me, they were more rew…
Olson: Hate-crime allegations hit close to home
It was an ugly story, but I didn’t realize the impact it truly had until I saw the letter my 5-year-old daughter brought home from her summe…
How field tile matters in DeKalb County
If you visited the newly opened DeKalb County History Center you may have overlooked a nondescript artifact in a display case near the far w…
Lambro: Biden's early campaign strategy is lying low
WASHINGTON – Memorial Day weekend is a time for presidential wannabes to get out on the campaign trail at patriotic events and solemn rememb…
