As a child, I saw people in wheelchairs, power chairs, mobility scooters and many other pieces of equipment. I never once thought I would need to rely on any of those.

Anyone running for governor now has about four weeks to craft their own budget proposal for the next fiscal year and can do so in the context of Thursday’s memo. That means going deep into details.

Time becomes more precious, golden, invaluable, even sacred ... when you’re waiting.

“When you encounter difficulties and contradictions, do not try to break them, but bend them with gentleness and time.”

The list of guests who were reported to visit the Nachusa House in Dixon reads like a Who’s Who in American history. In today's history column, Tom Wadsworth elaborates on three notables: Abraham Lincoln, Ulysses S. Grant and Ronald Reagan.

Sometimes one individual can make a difference. In the case of Sarah Raymond Fitzwilliam, she took on segregation in the schools of one of Illinois’ most important cities – and won.

As the session continues, I suspect we’ll find McCombie correct. Not just on the push to increase revenue, a bit like guessing the sun will rise in the East, but in her other prediction: the toughest votes will wait until January’s lame duck session.

If you happen to catch a bug, how do you decide whether it’s best to get some activity or get some rest? You can base it on your symptoms.

New statistics from the American Cancer Society are cause for optimism, even for those with the most fatal forms of the disease. It's also a stark reminder about the need for early detection.