Voters could see some future relief in the unlikely event the General Assembly amends state law to clarify donation and disclosure timetables, but at worst Harmon has only reputational damage via a hearing officer’s recommendation to reject his appeal of the fine.

"Northwest Herald, if you want to be relevant again, if you want people to have a reason to buy your paper, start reporting on issues that are important," Steve Willson of Huntley writes in a letter to the editor.

'We’re not clinical, but we’ve walked that path and can be a trusted entry point to guide and inform programs – something people without that experience often can’t do.'

Unless the WNBA and its players union reach a new collective bargaining agreement by the Oct. 31 deadline, the league risks undoing the growth it has recently experienced.

'Families need long-term stability, not short-term uncertainty. We still don’t know how much funding this measure provides, how quickly states will receive it, or how long it will sustain operations.'

Think there are more idiot drivers on the road these days? Do other drivers' aggressive behaviors set you off? You probably aren't wrong and you're not alone. Those are among the conclusions of a new AAA report on aggressive driving and road rage.

Opinion from Scott Holland: If the veto session conversation involves sales tax reform, this issue absolutely must be incorporated. Modernizing the tax structure is overdue, including for the opportunity to resolve unintended consequences

In much the same way local governments (especially schools) must dance with the state as its dominant yet clumsy partner, Springfield’s steps are too often intertwined with those from Washington, D.C.

Opinion from our editorial board: The details here matter. Negotiations between billion-dollar franchises and local governments must be transparent, equitable, and accountable.