Public statements flowed forth Sunday evening, almost all of them glowing tributes to a dedicated public servant or, at the very least, sincere respect for someone who could cling to their principles without crossing the lines of decency and fair play.

Dog n Suds was a popular choice for fast food in the 1960s and 1970s, and remains a recognized root beer brand today. A co-founder of the chain was formerly a high school music teacher in Illinois.

Column: What's Happening in Batavia? The Batavia Fire Department will host an Open House is 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 28 at Station 2, 1400 W. Main St.

'The question is, why is IDOC now saying it’s an emergency, right? What has changed?'

Column: With autumn on the horizon, the St. Charles Park District encourages families to explore a number of new programs and returning favorites. Kids can channel their inner artist with several courses led by All Things Art Studio.

Column: The St. Charles Park District's Adult Activity Center was designed for adults 50 and older, with a full calendar of engaging and entertaining events.

There’s always reason to be wary of bureaucrats seeking credit for the successes of private entities. But outcomes like this rely at least in some part on public investment.

It takes an awful lot of screen taps to get to that information from your average Instagram story slide, and that’s only if there’s a link in the first place.

A lawsuit filed by House and Senate Republicans was recently tossed out by Sangamon County Circuit Court Judge Jack Davis, II. The suit sought to strike down a new law backed by trial lawyers (Senate Bill 328). The Republicans say they will appeal.