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June 29, 2025
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Guest column: Congress must act to help the new postmaster general pull USPS back from the brink

Guest column: Congress must act to help the new postmaster general pull USPS back from the brink

Congress must act now to make sure the nation’s next Postmaster General is not the last one.

By Martha Diaz Aszkenazy●
June 27, 2025 at 10:04 am CDT

Eye On Illinois: Pritzker’s push for 3rd term makes political, electoral sense

Eye On Illinois: Pritzker’s push for 3rd term makes political, electoral sense

He won a second term in 2022 capturing almost 55% of the vote, helping pace a Democratic sweep of statewide offices where the average victory margin was about 520,000.

By Scott T. Holland●
June 26, 2025 at 10:00 am CDT

Oliver: Getting a needed break takes planning, but happily it’s still possible

Oliver: Getting a needed break takes planning, but happily it’s still possible

Caregivers hear all the time about the need to take some time for themselves. Knowing it and doing it can be two different things. But the rewards are worth the effort required to make it happen.

By Joan Oliver●
June 25, 2025 at 12:00 pm CDT

Eye On Illinois: GOP fights Dems’ jurisdictional bill on policy and procedural grounds

Eye On Illinois: GOP fights Dems’ jurisdictional bill on policy and procedural grounds

This also is a story about procedure, because SB 328 is a textbook example for understanding the concepts of “shell bill,” “gut and replace” and the “enrolled bill doctrine.”

By Scott T. Holland●
June 25, 2025 at 10:00 am CDT

Eye On Illinois: How much would you pay to get your car back from the government?

Eye On Illinois: How much would you pay to get your car back from the government?

Make better choices and avoid these problems, right? That’s a lot easier to say from outside the courthouse.

By Scott T. Holland●
June 24, 2025 at 10:00 am CDT

Eye On Illinois: Plate reader dashboard remains a useful tool as controversy swirls

Eye On Illinois: Plate reader dashboard remains a useful tool as controversy swirls

The issues here are specifically related to abortion and immigration, but privacy advocates could provide a detailed list of reasons anyone who drives in Illinois should be concerned about what the government knows and how well that information is protected.

By Scott T. Holland●
June 21, 2025 at 10:00 am CDT

Eye On Illinois: We’ve long been numb to the normality of political violence

Eye On Illinois: We’ve long been numb to the normality of political violence

When it comes to political violence, sadly, numb is normal, Scott Holland writes

By Scott T. Holland●
June 19, 2025 at 10:00 am CDT

Eye On Illinois: Tier 2 reforms among many issues left undecided in May

Eye On Illinois: Tier 2 reforms among many issues left undecided in May

Will Tier 2 pension changes be the defining political fight of 2025?

By Scott T. Holland●
June 18, 2025 at 10:00 am CDT

Eye On Illinois: No practical restitution for damages Madigan inflicted

Eye On Illinois: No practical restitution for damages Madigan inflicted

There’s no practical restitution for the damages inflicted on Illinois by Mike Madigan, Scott Holland writes. Absent fully dismantled levers of power, this sentence isn’t the final chapter on Statehouse corruption

By Scott T. Holland●
June 17, 2025 at 10:00 am CDT

Letter: Frustrated by high school boundary change

Letter: Frustrated by high school boundary change

"Something is Rotten in SCHOOL DISTRICT 300," Terrence Kieffer of Algonquin writes in a letter to the editor.

By Terrence Kieffer of Algonquin●
June 15, 2025 at 2:00 pm CDT
Letter: Gardening in full swing at Nunda Garden

Letter: Gardening in full swing at Nunda Garden

“We are a teaching and learning garden, and we employ a best practices philosophy in our gardening; no till, no herbicides or pesticides, use of premium compost, clean and organic seeds and soil,” Laura Garvin on behalf of the Nunda Garden Board writes in a letter to the editor.

By Laura Garvin on behalf of the Nunda Garden Board●
June 15, 2025 at 10:00 am CDT
Letter: Honest clerk at Spring Grove gas station

Letter: Honest clerk at Spring Grove gas station

"I recommend the Mobil gas station on the corner of Route 173 and Wilmot Road in Spring Grove," Mark Winter of McHenry writes in a letter to the editor.

By Mark Winter of McHenry●
June 15, 2025 at 8:00 am CDT
Letter: Good riddance to Crystal Lake Park District DEI

Letter: Good riddance to Crystal Lake Park District DEI

"The woke experiment crashed and burned. Good riddance. Traditional values became a tradition for good reason," Art Osten Jr. of Fox River Grove wrote in a letter to the editor.

By Art Osten Jr. of Fox River Grove●
June 14, 2025 at 10:00 am CDT
Eye On Illinois: The balancing act of competing resources and priorities

Eye On Illinois: The balancing act of competing resources and priorities

Paying attention to IDFPR can be quite instructive in terms of what’s happening in a community and understanding the ways in which Springfield attempts (and sometimes fails) to operate.

By Scott T. Holland●
June 14, 2025 at 10:00 am CDT
Letter: Telehealth positive example of technology in health care

Letter: Telehealth positive example of technology in health care

"Technology has revolutionized mental health care, making it more accessible, affordable and efficient for patients," Danielle Beardsley of Barrington writes in a letter to editor.

By Danielle Beardsley of Barrington●
June 14, 2025 at 8:00 am CDT
Eye On Illinois: What are your ideas for changing how the General Assembly operates?

Eye On Illinois: What are your ideas for changing how the General Assembly operates?

I’m reasonably sure there’s no suggestion box at the Statehouse, but surely voters have dozens of other ideas for ways to improve Springfield’s efficiency.

By Scott T. Holland●
June 12, 2025 at 10:00 am CDT
Oliver: Alzheimer’s Association offers tips to help all take charge of their brain health

Oliver: Alzheimer’s Association offers tips to help all take charge of their brain health

In honor of Alzheimer's & Brain Awareness Month, the Alzheimer's Association offers tips that all of us can use to help lower our risk of developing Alzheimer's disease and related dementias.

By Joan Oliver●
June 11, 2025 at 12:00 pm CDT
Eye On Illinois: Data dashboards useful starting point for connecting with elected officials

Eye On Illinois: Data dashboards useful starting point for connecting with elected officials

Ultimately both sets, whether macro or micro, require substantial dot connecting to yield policy recommendations.

By Scott T. Holland●
June 11, 2025 at 10:00 am CDT
Eye On Illinois: Would voters benefit from more legislation getting standalone treatment?

Eye On Illinois: Would voters benefit from more legislation getting standalone treatment?

The methods we’ve selected have some noticeable shortcomings, and if the process impedes progress, then it might be time to reevaluate the rules of engagement.

By Scott T. Holland●
June 10, 2025 at 10:00 am CDT
Eye On Illinois: GOP won’t let Welch escape criticism for backing sports complex at alma mater

Eye On Illinois: GOP won’t let Welch escape criticism for backing sports complex at alma mater

A multi-sport complex at Proviso West High School in Hillside may be a great community investment. But it’s not more important than life safety issues elsewhere, and the GOP won’t let House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch shirk the spotlight.

By Scott T. Holland●
June 07, 2025 at 10:00 am CDT
Eye On Illinois: Supreme Court to consider whether Bost has the right to sue over mail-in voting law

Eye On Illinois: Supreme Court to consider whether Bost has the right to sue over mail-in voting law

"A candidate’s past margin of victory says nothing about the relative weight of mail-in ballots received after Election Day – and thus the strategic importance of extended poll-watching operations."

By Scott T. Holland●
June 05, 2025 at 10:00 am CDT
Oliver: Sometimes saying no to ‘fun’ can be a form of self-care for a caregiver

Oliver: Sometimes saying no to ‘fun’ can be a form of self-care for a caregiver

As a caregiver, sometimes recognizing that there's a balance between taking care of one's charge and doing things for oneself can be difficult. And sometimes saying no to a function can be a form of self-care.

By Joan Oliver●
June 04, 2025 at 12:00 pm CDT
Eye On Illinois: Government regulating tobacco and gambling is older than America itself

Eye On Illinois: Government regulating tobacco and gambling is older than America itself

Perhaps if the Virginia Burgesses knew they could profit from gambling, sports books wouldn’t have operated under the table for hundreds of years.

By Scott T. Holland●
June 04, 2025 at 10:00 am CDT
Eye On Illinois: Stalling of transit bill means substantial reforms still possible

Eye On Illinois: Stalling of transit bill means substantial reforms still possible

Under the Senate’s plan, the Regional Transportation Authority would become the Northern Illinois Transit Authority, a better name than before provided you can get past all the territory in the northern part of the state that would still be on the outside looking in.

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

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