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Historic Highlights: Western Illinois could have been part of ‘Forgottonia’

Fifty years ago, parts of western Illinois could have become their own state – though whether the move was fact or fantasy is somewhat unclear.

By Tom Emery●

Roll Call: Unauthorized video recordings is a serious crime that’s on the rise

Unauthorized video recording has become an increasingly serious crime throughout the country

By Tom Weitzel●

Rich Miller: The stakes are real, the tactics are symbolic

Like every Democratic governor, Gov. JB Pritzker needs his party to win back the U.S. House next year to prevent further fiscal damage to his state (among many, many other things). Hence, his intense attention to Texas attempting to pick up five seats with an intercensus remap.

By Rich Miller●

Roll Call: Communities must take steps to prevent teen takeovers

Communities must take proactive steps to put an end to teen takeovers.

By Tom Weitzel●

Historic Highlights: Player traded by Sox for ‘Shoeless’ Joe Jackson died WWI service

Though their service is often forgotten today, eight players from Major League Baseball died during World War I. One had been traded by the White Sox for the legendary “Shoeless” Joe Jackson.

By Tom Emery●