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.

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

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.

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

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.

With the caveat that our state’s ballot access laws allow for changes before the November election, here’s a look at the current electoral math.

Morris resident Mike Gallagher responds to State Sen. Sue Rezin, R-Morris, comments on the passage of the Clean and Reliable Grid Affordability act.

Those experienced with returning ballots are likely familiar with their county’s drop boxes, handing a sealed ballot to someone at the election official’s office and tracking their ballots online or through phone calls.