On Monday, my father would have turned 100. What would he have had to say about the events since his death in 1987?

Podcasts have no limits. Longer-form chats might allow listeners to know representatives beyond their predictable political positions. The result would obviously be no less partisan, but removing the polish can do wonders for a politician’s accessibility.

If Illinois is going to succeed in supercharging electric vehicle usage, leaders must develop a plan for keeping road funds unaffected. The sooner the better.

American students overall score poorly in math and science against other developed nations. And even students from our best high schools often score less well than students from Finland, Hong Kong and major cities in China, such as Shanghai, which alone has about the population of California.

There is always something to be thankful for.

Resilience and gratitude are related qualities that help turn even the most challenging times into something more bearable.

“Have All Voted Who Wish” is a new podcast from state Rep. Michael Zalewski, D-Riverside, and Chris Crisanti, of Prairie State Policy, Zalewski’s constituent.