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.

Bowls were originally envisioned as a tourist draw, a way for cities, primarily in warm climates, to market themselves. The oldest bowl games were the brainchild of city planners, who saw dollar signs – only different ones than today.

Column: The worst parts of growing older, for me, aren’t about the deaths of older generations, the major surgeries to replace disgruntled joints, or even the sending of children off to college for the first time. Rather, it’s the incessant, nagging, cranky irritants.

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.

Record stories that captured people's attention in years passed.

I was scrolling social media this week when I came across a quote by philanthropist Melinda Gates from her book “The Moment of Lift: How Empowering Women Changes the World.”

Column: The St. Charles Park District invites adults, ages 18 and up, to stay active, creative and connected this winter with a diverse lineup of classes and events designed to spark creativity, encourage learning and bring people together, writes Erika Combs.

They were a toe-tapping, hip-swirling, dancing machine. Mom was smiling. Dad was smiling. The music was smiling – the song that made it happen – Glenn Miller’s “In the Mood.”

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.