Opinion: Being a voter is important. Being an informed voter who knows how to root out fact from fiction, especially in a social media-fueled age of misinformation, is even more so. The Daily Chronicle can help with that, writes editor Kelsey Rettke.

It was a lightning moment, sparked by a few words. A simple sentence. I cannot recall all those specifics, but I remember the words, who said them, and the overwhelming feeling that washed over me.

Opinion|Vaughn: Kishwaukee United Way is thrilled to announce the launch of its annual $1,000 scholarship for a first-generation graduating senior or current college student this spring.

Commitments – romantic or regulatory – are hard to come by these days. Just ask the Department of Homeland Security, which is charged with overseeing our nation’s Real ID program.

Opinion: The Sycamore Chamber of Commerce is dedicated to fostering a thriving local economy and a strong civic culture. One of the most impactful ways to influence the future of our community is by participating in local elections, writes Shelby Crackel.

Many top artists use their work to make political or social statements. Illinois native Helen West Heller was among them, and her radical political beliefs sometimes got her in trouble.

Right now I’m fighting an urge to pull out some old LPs or maybe my 45s. But I will put that off for now ... so I can tell you why.

Column: A new program offered in DeKalb this summer will invite high schoolers to learn more about potential career choices, visit active job sites and training facilities, and gain firsthand insight into what it takes to succeed in skilled trades, writes Matt Duffy.

In Illinois on St. Patrick’s Day, there is green in abundance. And plenty of Irish eyes are smiling.