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May 09, 2025
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Eye On Illinois: For young teachers, their future is our future

Eye On Illinois: For young teachers, their future is our future

Year over year it becomes clearer that those who thrive in the classroom do so because of passion.

By Scott T. Holland●
May 08, 2025 at 10:00 am CDT

A Taylor-Made Life: A local Mother’s Day celebration

A Taylor-Made Life: A local Mother’s Day celebration

In this weekend’s “A Taylor-Made Life,” Taylor Leddin-McMaster shares some local gift ideas for Mother's Day.

By Taylor Leddin-McMaster●
May 08, 2025 at 8:00 am CDT

Eye On Illinois: FOID survives another legal challenge in 4th Appellate District

Eye On Illinois: FOID survives another legal challenge in 4th Appellate District

Justice DeArmond: 'The FOID Act presumes no one has the right to keep and bear arms, unless and until the right holder proves otherwise. This is the definition of unconstitutional.'

By Scott T. Holland●
May 07, 2025 at 10:00 am CDT

Toby Moore: To the teachers who wonder if it matters – it does

Toby Moore: To the teachers who wonder if it matters – it does

Moore writes about how the lifetime efforts of a teacher didn't go unnoticed.

By Toby Moore●
May 07, 2025 at 8:00 am CDT

Eye On Illinois: Reflections on a towering figure in state history

Eye On Illinois: Reflections on a towering figure in state history

For such a prominent politician, former Gov. George Ryan’s personal biography is clearly of another time.

By Scott T. Holland●
May 06, 2025 at 10:00 am CDT

Rich Miller: Campaigning or rally call? Pritzker draws national focus

Rich Miller: Campaigning or rally call? Pritzker draws national focus

If Pritzker’s governance does start slipping because he’s running for higher office, I pledge to let my opinion be known. I will not stand for it. This state is far too important.

By Rich Miller●
May 06, 2025 at 10:00 am CDT

Lovina’s Amish Kitchen: Verena and Daniel are getting married

Lovina’s Amish Kitchen: Verena and Daniel are getting married

Verena and Daniel will be married in Dustin and Loretta’s pole barn and the reception will be held here.

By Lovina Eicher●
May 05, 2025 at 5:00 pm CDT

Don’t forget the small businesses

Don’t forget the small businesses

Dennis Marek writes about how the tariffs are affecting the toy industry.

By Dennis Marek●
May 04, 2025 at 5:00 am CDT

Eye On Illinois: Are lawmakers poised to ‘save’ transit without useful changes?

Eye On Illinois: Are lawmakers poised to ‘save’ transit without useful changes?

Former state Sen. Kirk Dillard has been RTA chairman since 2014. To whatever extent local choices contributed to the current crisis, he can shoulder responsibility.

By Scott T. Holland●
May 03, 2025 at 10:00 am CDT

Eye On Illinois: Enrollment is down, and so is the birth rate

Eye On Illinois: Enrollment is down, and so is the birth rate

Implying a measured decrease in students is sufficient to reveal a failing elementary or high school district ignores other factors that might be at play.

By Scott T. Holland●
May 01, 2025 at 10:00 am CDT
Eye On Illinois: If you build it … you still have to pay to run it

Eye On Illinois: If you build it … you still have to pay to run it

We’re still left with a scenario where lawmakers built something without knowing if it could be staffed and supported.

By Scott T. Holland●
April 30, 2025 at 10:00 am CDT
Toby Moore: The frequency you live in colors every interaction

Toby Moore: The frequency you live in colors every interaction

You are not just walking through life – you are shaping it from the inside out. Every thought, every emotion, every word is a pulse sent into the world, bending and shaping your path.

By Toby Moore●
April 30, 2025 at 8:00 am CDT

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