The populist uprising looks to be spreading
Donald Trump called his supporters the “silent majority” and the “forgotten man and woman” in the 2016 campaign.
EDITORIAL ELSEWHERE: Good intentions, bad public policy
Around the turn of the last century, the steel magnate Andrew Carnegie paid to build 1,689 libraries across the United States. Many are stil…
Equality Act honors promises of forefathers
The Declaration of Independence promised all Americans would enjoy the right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness in our newly for…
SPRINGFIELD SPOTLIGHT: Unions flexing muscles in Springfield
If you want to see how times have changed this legislative session, take a quick look at Senate Bill 1591.
EDITORIALS ELSEWHERE: A big test for the SAT
When the University of California threatened to drop the SAT as a college entrance requirement more than 15 years ago, the College Board eli…
GUEST COLUMN: Illinois will be fine without any tax increases
As the Illinois legislative session comes to a close, the majority party is struggling to bring forth its legislative agenda announced in th…
EDITORIALS ELSEWHERE: Turn the clock off on legalization
The late English journalist Auberon Waugh, a sardonic conservative, once wrote, “It is the kindest thing one can possibly say of a politicia…
Postal workers and community helped make food drive a success
The FISH Food Pantry always looks forward to the postal service’s Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive. It was a great success as always. We thank th…
