The U.S. Constitution leaves almost everything related to elections up to individual states, but people who don’t like the outcomes are relentless in trying to use federal courts to reach their desired goals.

"In 2017, legislators celebrated their new evidence-based funding plan. EBF was just putting a Band-Aid on the funding problem," Jim Yaworski of Crystal Lake writes in a letter to the editor.

This year’s state budget once again provides only $4.5 million in operational funding for the state’s 97 Soil and Water Conservation Districts – comparable to levels from the 1990s.

The agencies combine on a rental housing study titled Out of Reach, which this year determined a full-time worker in Illinois needs an hourly salary of $29.81 to afford the market price of a two-bedroom apartment.

Workplace romances when done incorrectly can kill careers. But even when done with transparency and within company rules, they can be downright complicated.

The point of sharing isn’t to advocate for the report’s suggestions, but to present an opportunity to explore the groundwork lawmakers and lobbyists will reference as these concepts make their way into public remarks, committee meetings and eventually legislation.

Treatments of migraine headaches have advanced in recent years and many approaches are available, writes Dr. Tahir Mahmood, a Mercyhealth Woodstock physician.

“Illinois is the only state in the country that does not prohibit rates from being ‘inadequate, excessive or unfairly discriminatory,’ which means it has no authority to reject a rate filing on those grounds.”

"We showed up because we believe Donald Trump is a clear and present danger to our democracy, whether one refers to him as a (wannabe) fascist, dictator ('Hitler'), king or emperor (all autocracies)," Deborah L. Firak of Woodstock writes in a letter to the editor.

"I foresee some very serious accidents coming our way if something isn’t done. I’m not trying to shut these bikes down. I’m just suggesting we might want some rules in place before it’s too late," John Mayhall of Cary writes in a letter to the editor.

"These folks have a right to enjoy our parks, but should recall the common courtesies taught by their parents," Jerry and Darlene Shaffer write in a letter to the editor.

"I know others who look forward to a reopening of this excellent facility. I can hardly wait," MJ Towne of Crystal Lake writes in a letter to the editor.x

"How do four Board members have total disregard for the fact that they represent all residents of Crystal Lake?" Dawn Kristensen of Crystal Lake writes in a letter to the editor.

"Why do people move into an agricultural area area and then expect ... the ag to conform to them?" Al Kunz of Ringwood writes in a letter to the editor.

Needless to say, things are a little bit more consequential for the medical care of almost 30,000 inmates, and being able to see the problem coming makes it that much more frustrating.