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July 06, 2025
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Paperwork: My way of saying thank you for all those birthday wishes

Paperwork: My way of saying thank you for all those birthday wishes

Yes, today my age rolls into a higher number. Oh boy. My Facebook page is heating up with friends and family wanting me to be happy.

By Lonny Cain●
July 05, 2025 at 10:00 am CDT

Eye On Illinois: Good time for local officials to get out in front with budget explanations

Eye On Illinois: Good time for local officials to get out in front with budget explanations

How much does the marching band spend on new music each fall? Who pays to paint the school logo at midfield? What is the impact of overdue fines on the library budget? When I buy a box of popcorn at the pool, does any of that go toward lifeguard paychecks?

By Scott T. Holland●
July 05, 2025 at 10:00 am CDT

Eye On Illinois: Housing plans on the table aren’t going to solve state’s problems

Eye On Illinois: Housing plans on the table aren’t going to solve state’s problems

The Illinois Economic Policy Institute and the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign’s Project for Middle Class Renewal reported that the state currently is short 142,000 housing units but would need to open 227,000 units over the next five years to meet projected demand.

By Scott T. Holland●
July 03, 2025 at 10:00 am CDT

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