Gov. JB Pritzker set off a chain reaction last November when he told reporters he’d be open to changes in the SAFE-T Act, which eliminated cash bail and replaced it with a new pre-trial release/retention system, among other things.

There are already too many high school graduation requirements; not all districts can sufficiently hire staff to offer the courses. Integrating languages into elementary schools would be more logical from an educational and curriculum density standpoint.

Lovina reflects on family routines returning after the holidays, time spent with children and grandchildren, recent celebrations and visits, shared work and worship, and the simple blessings of faith, food and togetherness.

If you hear a politician asserting concerns about administrative financial fraud or abuse, it’s important to listen closely to hear if that person offers the types of details that would be included in these publicly available documents.

In this week's column, Dennis Marek believes intelligence is far more than a number on an IQ test.

In this weekend’s “A Taylor-Made Life,” Taylor Leddin-McMaster talks about time moving so quickly that it is important to slow down and prioritize what is important.

Anyone who lived in Illinois during that campaign cycle remembers the advertising barrage – specifically glossy mailers – and it’s a safe assumption none but those who work in promotions and printing are eager for another round.

'It is only through early detection from attentive medical experts that my condition was diagnosed so early, and resolved so quickly and effectively.'

In this week's column, Toby Moore most likely introduces a new word - pronoia. Wonder what it means?